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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.