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News Release
Office of News and Information
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2692
Phone: (410) 516-7160 | Fax (410) 516-5251
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January 19, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Leslie Rice
lnr@jhu.edu
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Black History Month 2000 at
Hopkins
Sister Souljah, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Sankofa Dance Company
visit the Homewood campus
The Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus celebrates black history in
February with a series of speakers, music, dance and more. This year's program,
organized by members of Hopkins' Black Student Union, is titled "Retrospection and
Progression: The African-American in the 21st Century" and features appearances by rap
singer and author Sister Souljah, civil rights leader Myerlie Evers-Williams and the
Sankofa Dance Company. Black History Month 2000 co-chairs are undergraduates
Shermian Daniel and Marsha Peart.
Following is a list of events open to the public. For more information about these events,
call the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at
410-516-5435.
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., Arellano Theater
Theater revue
Reprise, We're Gonna Have a Good Time 5. The JHU Dunbar Baldwin Hughes
Theater Company performs their annual sell-out show. Witness a minstrel show in
reverse as students give a lesson in history, this time with a little twist. Students will also
perform music from The Lion King and Smoky Joe Café.
$4.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Shriver Hall
Lecture
Rapper, writer and activist Sister Souljah, a.k.a. Lisa Williamson, will talk about
Generation X and the modern young black person's role in society. Sister Souljah, a
graduate of Rutgers University, came to national notoriety in 1992 when she was scolded
publicly by presidential candidate Bill Clinton for her alleged racist remarks in a
Washington Post interview promoting her album, 360 Degrees of Power.
In early 1995, she released the book No Disrespect, which looks at relationships
between black men and women. Since then, she has toured the nation, speaking out in
issues like teenage pregnancy, fatherless households, crime and poverty in
African-American communities. Co-sponsored by the
Homewood Student Affairs Programming Committee.
Free.
Saturday, Feb.12, 8 p.m., Arellano Theater
Poetry night, open mike night
"Voices Unheard," an open mike and freestyle contest. Experience live soft jazz and
poetry; participants are invited to showcase their talents. Featured guest artist Thema
Bryant from "Roaring Productions" will share her moving poetry, essays, and "life
reflections." Coffee and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
Sunday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.
Hopkins Bunting-Meyerhoff Interfaith Center, 3509 N. Charles St.
Worship service
All are welcome to an interfaith worship service. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Shriver Hall
Dance
Sankofa Dance Company. An annual favorite. The Office of Multicultural Student
Affairs presents this high-energy, inspirational dance troupe, which will guide the
audience through centuries of African dance and tradition. Vibrant costumes, pulsating
rhythms, and amazing dance moves make the performance unforgettable. $15 general
public, $10 for groups of 10 or more, free for Hopkins students who pick tickets up by
Feb 16 at the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Hopkins Bunting-Meyerhoff Interfaith Center, 3509 N. Charles St.
Lecture
Myrlie Evers-Williams. Legendary civil rights leader and chairman emeritus of the board
of directors of the NAACP, Myrlie Evers-Williams was recently named by Vanity Fair
magazine as one of America's most influential women. A long-time political and social
activist, she is the widow of the slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. She is author of
two books: For Us, The Living and Watch Me Fly: What I Learned on the
Way to Becoming the Woman I Was Meant to be. Co-sponsored by Hopkins'
Multicultural Student Affairs and the Black Faculty and Staff Association. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Banquet
"Harlem Renaissance," African heritage dinner. The Glass Pavilion will be transformed
into the Cotton Club of the 1920s. The evening will feature a live jazz band, singers,
dancers and writers and cuisine catered by area Carribean, African-American and
American restaurants. Celebrate a period in African-American history known for its
truth, music, art, and energetic spirit. Formal dress preferred, period clothes optional.
$10.
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