In honor of Black History Month, UH Hilo will sponsor a free private screening of Hidden Figures
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosts several events in celebration of Black History Month. The events revolve around the theme Black Women Breaking Boundaries.
Black History Month was established to recognize and celebrate the contributions of African Americans, and to remember profound African American leaders who have left behind a legacy that has inspired many. It also provides an opportunity to reflect upon the history and culture of people of African heritage.
Dobet Gnahoré
Events
Exhibit, Throughout the month of February
Mookini Library
The exhibit was created by UH Hilo students, under the direction of Kerri Inglis.
Film screenings Hidden Figures, February 4, 6 p.m., Prince Kuhio Cinemas What Happened, Miss Simone, February 9, 6 p.m., Wentworth, room 1 Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, February 16, 6 p.m., Wentworth, room 1
Performance, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Hilo Performing Arts Center
Ivory Coast vocalist and dancer Dobet Gnahoré
Soul Food for Thought Cafe, February 24, 11:30 a.m., Campus Center Dining Hall
Performance and open-mic invitation to poets, spoken word artists, musicians and all forms of entertainment. Sign up by email. Soul food will be featured on the cafeteria menu.
Speaker, February 28, 12:30 p.m., Student Services Center W-201
Lecture by J. Phoenix Smith, a clinical and ecotherapist with more than 20 years of experience working in public health, social justice movements, African indigenous healing practices and teaching Mindfulness-Based therapies.
For additional event details read the full article at UH Hilo Stories.
