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\n\tTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17<\/strong>
\n\tCandling the Flame: Using the Creative Process for Sustaining Social Justice<\/strong>
\n\t12–2 p.m. (drop in workshop),<\/em>Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union<\/em>
\n\tStop by the Craft Studio anytime from 12–2 p.m. and make something with your favorite social justice quote to help you stay inspired. Projects take approximately 1 hour to complete; please plan accordingly. Email questions to Amy at CraftStudio@ missouri.edu.
\n\tSponsored by the Craft Studio<\/p>\n

\tTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17<\/strong>
\n\tAm I Still Black If . . . ?<\/strong>
\n\t6 p.m., Gaines\/Oldham Black Culture Center<\/em>
\n\tA dialogue on a variety of topics challenging the notion of what it means to be Black in 2015.
\n\tSponsored by the Gaines\/Oldham Black Culture Center<\/p>\n

\tWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18<\/strong>
\n\tThe Fight for Racial Equality in Missouri<\/strong>
\n\t7 p.m., Leadership Auditorium, MU Student Center<\/em>
\n\tMU alumni Jack and Gloria Logsdon speak about their work as activists in Columbia and Kansas City during the 1960s. Reception to follow. Sponsored by ABGPS, Mizzou Alumni Association, and Black History Month Committee\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19<\/strong>
\n\tFILM: Nas: Time is Illmatic<\/strong>
\n\t7 p.m., Missouri Theatre<\/em>
\n\tAn account of rapper, songwriter and producer Nas’s evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC.
\n\tSponsored by MSA\/GPC Black Programming Committee, Student Life, and Black History Month Committee\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFEBRUARY 19-21, 26-28 & MARCH 1<\/strong>
\n\tTheatre Performance: The Whipping Man<\/strong>
\n\t7 p.m. (2 p.m. on March 1), Rhynsburger Theatre<\/em>
\n\tDirected by Professor Clyde Ruffin
\n\tSponsored by the MU Department of Theatre.
\n\tCall (573) 882-PLAY (7529) for tickets or reserve online at theatre.missouri.edu\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20-21<\/strong>
\n\tContemporary Artist: Edgar Arceneaux<\/strong>
\n\tSponsored by Residential Life, Honors College, College of Education, Multicultural Center, Student Life, Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, and the Vice Provost Undergraduate Studies<\/p>\n

\tFriday, February 20—Artist Workshop<\/strong>
\n\t9:30–11:30 a.m., Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union<\/em>
\n\tWith Professor Alexis Callender. Space is limited. RSVP to CallenderA@missouri.edu.<\/p>\n

\tFriday, February 20—Artist Talk<\/strong>
\n\t12–1:30 p.m., The MARK, Mark Twain Hall<\/em>
\n\tDiscussion of Arceneaux’s work exploring Martin Luther King, Jr’s ideas and legacy. Students, staff and faculty without a meal plan RSVP to
\n\tHernandezMaya@missouri.edu.<\/p>\n

\tSaturday, February 21—Artist Workshop<\/strong>
\n\t9:30–11:30 a.m., Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union<\/em>
\n\tDrawing for all ages and skill levels. Bring $1 or a non-perishable food item to donate to a local community organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Candling the Flame: Using the Creative Process for Sustaining Social Justice 12–2 p.m. (drop in workshop),Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Union Stop by the Craft Studio anytime from 12–2 p.m. and make something with your favorite social justice quote to help…<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more Upcoming Black History Month Events<\/span> ›<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

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