UH Hilo Celebrates Black History Month: Cultural Event on the Plaza, Panel Discussion, Art Exhibit, Film Presentations, Feb 22-28

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will be holding several events for Black History Month: A Celebration of Culture, an Art Exhibit, and two Film Presentations.

Film Presentations
Feb. 22 & 28

Digital flyer: Black History Month Films: The Woman King, UCB 100, Feb. 22 at 5p. My Name is Pauli Murray, UCB 100, Feb. 28 at 5p. Sponsored by the UH Hilo BHM Committee and Waiolama Center.

  • The Woman King, Feb. 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m., University Classroom Building, room 100.
  • My Name is Pauli Murray, Feb. 28, 2023, 5:00 p.m., University Classroom Building, room 100.

Celebration of Culture
Feb. 23, 2023

Digital flyer: Black History Month: A Celebration of Culture. Evening Event Celebration. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, 4-8p, Campus Center Plaza. Academic Panel Discussion on Race and Identity, Presenters Kemel Negus and Cozmo El. Art Exhibit in CC301. Music, Food and Vendors. Sponsored by the Humanities Division, Gender and Women's Studies, Women's Center Transformational Center, Contact Prof. Jones at CeliaB@hawaii.edu.

A Celebration of Culture Event will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the
Campus Center Plaza.

  • Vendors featuring Black and Melanated Entrepreneurs from the community.
  • Art Exhibit in Campus Center, room 301, curated by Lamerol Gatewood and featuring Black artists.
  • Gospel music performance by Shallon Craddock.
  • Dance performance by Papa New Guinea students.
  • DJ music.
  • Academic panel on “Race and Identity,” presented by KemuEl Negus and Cozmo El from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Ethiopian and Afrofusion food will be served.
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