TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Black and Blue: A Transparent Discussion between African Americans and Police
6 p.m., Hulston Hall
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta–Epsilon Psi Chapter and the Black Law Students Association
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
FILM: Doin’ It in the Park
6 p.m., Ragtag Cinema, 10 Hitt St.
Free screening of this independent documentary about the history, culture, and social impact of New York’s summer basketball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport.
Sponsored by the Black History Month Committee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Jazz: The Quintessential American Music An Evening with Christian McBride
7 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union
Grammy award winning jazz bassist Christian McBride will be joined by the Mizzou Concert Jazz Band led by Dr. Arthur White for an infusive jazz experience. Following the concert, McBride and White will participate in a conversation about jazz as an essentially African American contribution to American music. Moderated by Dr. Stephanie Shonekan.
Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Distinguished Visitor Program, Black History Month Committee, School of Music, and the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Facing the Truth: The Case for Reparations
4–5:30 p.m., 223 Townsend Hall
Join us for a 22 minute video of Ta-Nehisi Coates, senior editor of The Atlantic, speaking with Bill Moyers about his cover article,“The Case for Reparations.” Following the video, we will dialogue and explore the impacts that institutional racism continues to have in our society. Food and soda will be provided. Facilitators: Renee Powers-Scott, MS Ed, and Sonia Dhaliwal, PsyD