Black History Month Celebrations at Rutgers in Newark: Remembrances of Dr. King, Randal Pinkett Book-Signing, Performances, Film and More

(Newark, N.J., Jan. 30, 2008 ) -- Black History Month commemorations at Rutgers-Newark are as diverse and rich as the history they celebrate, ranging from one of the state’s oldest and most honored programs, the Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series on Feb. 16, to a black networking social to a book-signing by Randal Pinkett of “The Apprentice.”  All events are free and open to the public.

Feb. 6, 2008

Black History Month Inauguration, 2:30 p.m., first floor, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr.

  Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., followed by Diaspora Council Discussion on “Modern Genocide”

Feb. 11, 2008

“Police in the Community,” 11:30 a.m., Center for Law and Justice Atrium, 123 Washington St.

Feb. 12, 2008                   

The New World Quintet (Jazz Band), part of the Robeson Concert Series; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Stonsby Commons and Eatery, 91 Bleeker St.

Feb. 13, 2008              

A Debate on African Issues (Part II); 2:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Feb. 16, 2008

Private Grief and Public Mourning in African American Life and History, the 28^th annual Marion

Thompson Wright Lecture Series; Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Feb. 18, 2008

Book-signing by Dr. Randal Pinkett;  DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED; WATCH FOR SEPARATE PRESS RELEASE. 11:30 a.m., Paul Robeson Gallery, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Black History Month Commemorative March, 11:30 a.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, first floor, 350 Dr.  Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Feb. 20, 2008 

The Lens: “We Think Movement: Empowering Young Minds Towards the Future,” featuring  j. saKiya Sandifer, creative advisor to Kanye West, co-author of  “Thank You and You’re Welcome!”, and founder of We Think LLC;  2:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room 255-257, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Movie: Bob Marley and the Wailers; 8 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Feb. 22, 2008

Black Organization of Students Alumni and Organization of Black Faculty and Staff Networking Social; 7 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, University Club, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Feb. 25, 2008

“Events Shaping History: Then & Now," a panel discussion; keynote by Dr. Clement Price  11:30 a.m., Conklin Hall, Room 100, 175 University Ave.

Feb. 26, 2008                   

Knotz (R&B Group); 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Feb. 27, 2008                   

R-Place Cinema  presents “American Gangster;” noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. R-Place, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Following the 6 p.m. showing: A discussion on “Blaxploitation-Image in the Media”

Feb. 28, 2008                   

A Taste of the African Diaspora, a celebration featuring performances and food. Actor and comedian Vincent Cook will perform ALI: The Man, The Myth, The People's Champion; 5 -10 p.m., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Essex Room, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.