Date: February 1st
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: CUB Lobby
Description: The Office of African American Affairs will be tabling, giving away prizes, and entertaining the student body, faculty, and staff to commemorate the month. Pick up a calendar of events.
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu.
Dates: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Time: All day
Location: All around Campus
Description: The idea generated from the want and desire to express self-care and self-love to Black men and women throughout the University. In the '90s and early 2000s, the Durag became a fashion statement of Black pride, worn by rappers like 50 Cent and basketball players like Allen Iverson. Although its trend has worn off, it is now re-emerging as an act of self-love. In that vein of reclamation, various colleges are celebrating Durag and Bonnet Day.
Date: February 6th
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: Buchanan Hall (Music Building)
Description: Celebrate and commemorate Reggae Icon, Bob Marley on his birthday. Under the direction of visiting saxophonist and arranger, Superintendent of the Royal St. Lucia (Eastern Caribbean) Police Band, Deland St. Jules, MBE; eleven classic Bob Marley songs will be performed by musicians and vocalists of our Music Department. Come out and sing along! Co-sponsored with Music Department and Assistant Professor of Management, Dr. Amala Luncheon
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu.
Date: February 12th
Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm
Location: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)
Description: From History to culture, dances, traditions, music and so much more. Join the Ghanaian graduate students: Benedicta, Charity, and Desmond, as they share educative information on their home country and all its wealth.
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Date: February 13th
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Culinary Arts (Food Sciences Building)
Description: A live demonstration of how to prepare Ghana Jollof Rice and some side dishes with Benedicta Sackey-Clarke and Chef Agudie, as well as, the help of other International Ghanaian students in ENMU. The menu will consist of: Soup for starters, Jollof Rice, Kelewele (Spicy fried plantains), and coleslaw.
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Date: February 14th
Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm
Location: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)
Description: This unique, thought-provoking, and engaging event will delve into the intersection of love, history, and culture, as we explore the remarkable story of Saint Valentine within the context of Black history.
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Date: February 20th
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)
Description: UNM doctoral candidate in history, Carlyn Pinkins, talks about her life as a graduate student and her dissertation research inspired by two quotes from Oprah that have influenced her journey."
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Date: February 27th
Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm
Location: Pecos room (Campus Union Building)
Description: ENMU Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Dr. Anu Ogunleye, will talk about her home country Nigeria, its people, culture, music, and deep roots of richness. Join her as she dives into all about Nigeria.
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Date: February 29th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: CUB Lobby (Campus Union Building)
Description: Come and listen to music from Kirk House Band, as we celebrate Leap Year and Grand Finale of Black History Month. Kirk House, singer, calls himself an Arkansan Texan. He says his heart is one part Arkansas, other part Texas, and as a whole...full of love and soul. Kirk grew up singing in church and attributes the passion in his singing to his late grandfather, Clarence House. He will be performing with Deion Marquise, ENMU Alumnus, Joel Coz, Bass Guitarist, Stephen Sanders, Keys and Background vocal, and Jim Macke, Sound Engineer. Party Favors and refreshments are provided. So don't just listen... Feel it, touch it, and be sure to hold on... Kirk House is going to take you on a journey!
Contact: African American Affairs, 575- 562-2437. Email: mailto:Portales.AfricanAmericanAffairs@enmu.edu
Link: https://www.facebook.com/kirkhouseband/