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The University
of Toledo Hosts Events for Black History Month
Special to The Truth
“Differences: The Unique Ways I Define Me” is the theme of
The University of Toledo’s celebration of Black History
Month.
“The Black History Month events and programs serve to honor,
celebrate, educate and embrace our students, faculty and
staff,” said Sabina Elizondo-Serratos, associate director of
the UT Office of Student Involvement. “We encourage everyone
to get involved by attending any or all of the programs
planned for Black History Month.”
Ritter Planetarium will pay tribute to Black History Month
with a show during February called “Follow the Drinking
Gourd,” which will take place Saturdays at 1 p.m. The cost
is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 4 through 12,
and free for children 3 and younger. This historical program
shows how slaves used the stars to find their way North to
freedom.
Other events include a Speak Your Mind Poetry Slam on
Monday, Feb. 6, a Soul Food Luncheon hosted by the Black
Student Union on Wednesday, Feb. 8, a Student
African-American Brotherhood Professional Image Seminar on
Thursday, Feb. 16 and the Lost Textbook Heroes discussion
Monday, Feb. 20 about influential African Americans who are
less known in history.
The 43rd annual Black Student Union Fashion Show also will
take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. The scholarship
event will focus on "Sankofa," which means looking to the
past to know the future in the Akan language of Ghana. Cost
is $12.
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