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Feb. 1, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.Rosa Parks Birthday Recognition & LibationJoin us for a silent walk from G-103 at 12:30 pm to the bus stop in recognition of those who walked instead of riding the bus, after Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. The Montgom-ery Bus Boycott marked a major headway into the American Civil Rights Movement.Rosa Parks Transit Stop, corner of Mesa College Dr. and Mesa College Circle/Armstrong Dr.

Feb. 5, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Steam Discussion: Mastering Math in My MirrorDartanyon Shivers, Mesa Alumni and UCSD grad-uate in Applied MathematicsMesa Commons 211-A/B

February 5 – 28By(E) Default Art Exhibition, Curated By Andrea ChungReception: Thurs., February 15, 3:00 – 7:00 pmMesa Art GalleryArtist Panel: Thurs., February 15, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. G102Light refreshments. Free parking during recep-tion ONLY in Mesa College LOT 10.

Feb. 7, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.Healing Drums with Xtreme RahimEveryone is invited to participate in this drum circle focused on healing rhythms.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.UMOJA: Woman to Woman ConferenceThe Woman To Woman conference is intended to build leaders, create unity and celebrate innova-tion. The theme of the conference is “Protect Your Crown”, meaning to protect what’s import-ant to you; finding the courage to stand firm and walk boldly into everything.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 9, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.COLORISM & Cultural Humility in the Trump EraSDSU Professor Nola Butler-Byrd, Ph.D. will educate us about colorism and cultural humility during todays changing climate.SB-110

Feb. 9, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.A WOMAN’s WORTH: Reclaiming Our Divin-ity & Our DestinyA Multigenerational Woman’s Empowerment Experience with SDMC Black Studies professor Starla Lewis.Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave., SD 92114(OFF CAMPUS)

Feb. 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Open Mic Poetry: Let the Poets Speak HealingJoin Professor Judy Sundayo, the Association of Black Psychologists, and Alyce Smith Cooper – Poet Laureate of the Veterans Museum. Light refreshments provided, $10Balboa Park Veterans Museum (OFF CAMPUS)

Feb. 13, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.UMOJA: Black Male Emotions & VulnerabilityMesa Commons 211-A

Feb. 14, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.Steam Discussion: EngineeringJoin Grady Gordon, former president of SD Black Engineering Association, will discuss pathways into engineering careers.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 15, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.FILM: “I Am Not Your Negro”Documentary based on James Baldwin’s unfin-ished manuscript. Draws upon the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.OPEN MIC: Roots Scholars' "SPOKEN SOUL"Dynamic poems and spoken word from students, faculty, staff and community members.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 21, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.FILM: “Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism”How institutional racism affects rules, laws and public policies that are utlized to maintain this system. Mesa Commons 211-A

Feb. 22, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.UMOJA: Career ExplorationMesa Commons 211-A

Feb. 23, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Emotional Emancipation CircleHealing circle for students. Humanities and Multicultural Studies G-105

Feb. 23 - 25 KUUMBA FEST 2018 – African American Arts & Entertainment Join The Royal Court with Professor Thekima Mayasa, the Mesa College Black Student Union and Mesa’s Black Studies Department for work-shops, exhibits, performances, & fun.Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza. (OFF CAMPUS)Please see http://www.lyceumevents.org for details.

Feb. 24, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Annual Quilt ShowMesa College’s Dr. Judy Sundayo reads The African American Quilt poemMalcom X Library, 5148 Market St, San Diego, CA 92114 (OFF CAMPUS)

Feb. 26, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Honoring Excellence: A tribute to Jegna Tchaiko Kwayana Join Dr. Runoko Rashidi, renowned author & African scholar, to honor the memory of Tchaiko Kwayana.Mesa Commons 211-A/B

Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.UMOJABlack History UMOJA – Commitment CeremonyMesa Commons 211-A/B

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San Diego Mesa College Black History Month Events