Download Light vs. Dark Skin Wednesday, February 5th, 7PM

CSUEB Celebrates Black History Month 2014
What's the Difference: Light vs. Dark Skin
Wednesday, February 5th, 7PM -8PM
Lassen Community Room, Pioneer Heights
A Eurocentric conception of beauty has become normalized throughout much of the world. Is
black beautiful? Why has skin color been lightened in print advertisements? Join Men of
Success and the Diversity Center for an open discussion that explores the differences in
perception, treatment, and social pressure of light vs. dark skin.
Real Talk: Media and Body Image
Wednesday, February 5th, 6PM-7PM
Lassen Community Room, Pioneer Heights
While no body is perfect, many of us are dissatisfied with how we look. Why is this? What
responsibility do movies, television and other forms of media hold for? Are we responsible for
high rates of anorexia and bulimia or is it the media and its airbrushed models that have
created a crazed culture of nine year old beauty pageant contestants fixated with their looks
and wearing stilettos as they swing from stripper poles?
Reel Talk Film Screening: Good Hair
Thursday, February 6th, 8PM-10PM
Pioneer Heights
A screening of Good Hair, a documentary film that explores the current styling industry for
black women and what is considered acceptable and desirable for African-American women's
hair in the United States, will be followed by a dialogue facilitated by Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Incorporated .
CSUEB Greek Stroll-Off
Saturday, February 8th, 5pm-9pm
Multipurpose Room, New Union
Celebrate Greek Life with CSUEB fraternities and sororities. Strolling, rooted in African dancing
and the stepping of historically African American fraternities and sororities stepping, involves
walking rhythmically in a synchronized way.
Between the Lines: Angela Davis
Tuesday, February 11th, 5PM-6:30PM
Theatre
Angela Y. Davis is known internationally for her ongoing work to combat all forms of
oppression in the U.S. and abroad. Over the years she has been active as a student, teacher,
writer, scholar, and activist/organizer. She is a living witness to the historical struggles of the
contemporary era.
Real Talk: The "N" word
Wednesday, February 12th, 4PM - 5PM
Diversity Center
Is the "N" Word a historically racial epithet that should be avoided in all variations? Or is the
reclamation and redefinition of the word make its use acceptable? Join CSO Eric Davis as we
discuss the the meaning of the "N" word and the controversy surrounding how it is used today.
Reel Talk Film Screening: Fruitvale Station
2/13/2014, 8PM
TBD(Housing or Diversity Center)
A screening of Fruitvale Station, an drama film based on the true story of Oscar Grant, a young
man who was killed by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle at the Fruitvale Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) Station in Oakland, California, will be followed by a dialogue.
United Black Student Unions of California (UBSUC) Meeting
2/15/2014, 11AM
UU Bayview Room
Annual meeting of high school BSU Presidents and Advisors from throughout California. Hosted
by Student Life and Leadership Programs.
Real Talk with the Lacks Family
2/17/2014, 12PM
Diversity Center
Sponsored by the University Office of Diversity, join the Lacks family for an intimate dialogue
about the significance of Henrietta Lacks, her "HeLa" cells, and the impact that her life and her
cells have had on the Lacks family and the advancement of medicine.
Meet the Lacks Family
2/17/2014, 6PM
University Theatre
Sponsored by the University Office of Diversity, members of the Lacks family will speak about
the significance of Henrietta Lacks, her "HeLa" cells, and the impact that her life and her cells
have had on the Lacks family and the advancement of medicine.
Dr. Yonatan Sahle
“The African Origins of Human Intelligence”
Wed, February 19, 2014, 6-7PM
University Theatre
Cities (= 'civilization') sprang up in the prehistoric world only where ecological conditions
were perfect; geographic serendipity, not genetic superiority, seeded the complex landscape of
economies and societies that presently exist. If we look to the pre-agriculture archaeological
record, we find a much better proxy for the actual origin of 'intelligence,' and the picture is
much clearer: our ancestors became smart in Africa. Dr. Yonatan Sahle has recovered the
earliest projectile points in the world. Come hear him talk about what they mean.
Between the Lines: Amer Ahmed "Islam and Hip Hop"
2/20/2014, 3PM
Diversity Center
Scholar, intercultural diversity consultant, and Hip Hop activist, Amer F. Ahmed, will use Hip
Hop as a tool to address the current climate of prejudice and bigotry facing Muslims in the
United States.
Real Talk: What does it mean to be Black?
2/25/2014, 4PM - 5PM
Diversity Center
Is black a color, a race, a culture, or an attitude? Join Paul Gardley Jr. for a discussion on what is
means to be black?
Tracing my Family History
2/27/2014, 12pm-1pm
Biella Room, Library
The History and Ethnic Studies Departments proudly present Prof Benjamin Bowser in a
presentation about tracing his family history. Contact Prof Dee Andrews for more information
at [email protected]
LYAO: Dick Gregory
2/27/2013, 9-10:30pm
MPR
Dick Gregory, legendary civil rights activist and drum major for justice and equality, is also a
legendary comedian. Gregory became nationally recognized in the 1960s for a biting brand of
comedy that attacked racial prejudice. Come to laugh, but be prepared to think and learn as
Gregory tells jokes and speaks truth to power.