Feb. 1
Movie of the Week
Imitation of Life (1959)
Noon | Room 210, LSC
A white widowed single mother with dreams of becoming a famous actress, takes in a black widowed mother who becomes a nanny for her daughter Suzie.
Presented by: Black Definition
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Thank Goodness I'm Female
Double Dutch Exhibition
1608 Lancier Dr, Ft Collins | 3:30 p.m. 
Presented by: Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County & the Yates Leadership Development Institute
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 2
Blacks in Colorado Hall of Fame Induction & Juanita Gray Community Service Award Ceremony
WHERE: Ford-Warren Branch Library - 2825 High Street – 303-294-0907
WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Four individuals who have made major contributions to the African American community (on the municipal, state or national level) will be honored with the installation of portraits in the Blacks in Colorado Hall of Fame. This year, the Hall of Fame will honor black radio pioneer James Walker aka "Dr. Daddio" and Landri Taylor, vice president of community affairs for Forest City Stapleton, Inc.


Feb. 3
Each Sunday in February, enjoy free admission to the Colorado History Museum as we look at Colorado's African Americans: Past, Present and Future. Enjoy crafts and family activities as well as performances and demonstrations. Sponsored by Target. All activities and presentations are free!

Colorado Pioneers - On a bitterly cold day in 1859, a stagecoach bound for Denver City abandoned an African American woman in the middle of nowhere. Her name was Mary Randolph, a woman of strength and determination who eventually became the first black person to build a brick house in Denver. Hear her story at 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 4
California Poet Laureate Al Young will appear at Shorter Community A.M.E. Church, 3100 Richard Allen Ct., near Colorado and Martin Luther King Boulevards.
Event is 7 to 9 p.m.
More information: 303-556-6344, lindseja@mscd.edu or www.mscd.edu/news/noel.  

Feb. 5
Black History Month Film Series - The African-Americans in Politics Film Series of Fresh City Life is free and open to the public. Hosted by Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (B-CAARL), all showings are at the B-CAARL as part of the Library's Black History Month programming. B-CAARL is located in Five Points at 2401 Welton St. (80249), 720-865-2401.

"African - Americans in Politics: From Then to Now!" at 6:30 p.m. - The New Black Power Writer and reporter Juan Williams narrates an inspiring and intelligent documentary of what he calls the crossover politicians, politicians that manage to secure the support of white voters. Williams analyzes the suspicions and pressures that surround black politicians who are making it in the mainstream. Williams presents a historical account of black politicians from the Reconstruction period to the Civil Rights Movement and the sacrifices made to pave the way for future politicians.

One-Woman Historical Play | "I Question America - The Legacy of
Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer" featuring actress E. P. McKnight
6:00PM | Theatre, LSC
During this jubilant and captivating journey through time, McKnight brings to the stage the lives of many characters that interacted with Ms. Hamer's journey through early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Presented by: Black Definition & ASCSU
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 6
Phenomenal Women in Sports
Keynote Speaker: Olympic Gold Medalist Vonetta Flowers
6:00PM | Theater, LSC
Vonetta Flowers was a star sprinter and long jumper at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and originally aspired to make the U.S. Summer Olympic Team. After several failed attempts, Flowers eventually turned to bobsledding, and achieved an historic milestone at the 2002 Salt Lake Games.
Presented by: Black Definition & ASCSU
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Opening Ceremony
Noon | Commons, LSC
Join us for the 2008 Black History Month Proclamation by Fort Collins Mayor, The Honorable Doug Hutchinson.
Presented by:
Black Student Services
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 8
Phenomenal Women in Higher Education
Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans Assistant Professor, University of Florida
1:00PM | Room 214-216, LSC
Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans, shares her outstanding literary work entitled, Black Women in the Ivory Tower 1850-1954: An Intellectual History, with a panel discussion afterwards featuring Dr. Hope R. White, Dr. Richard Breaux, and Dr. Blanche Hughes
Presented by: Black Definition, School of Education, ASCSU, and the CSU Bookstore
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 9
Tribute to Mothers
Guest Speaker: Dr. Hope R. White, English Teacher, Georgia Washington Junior High School Montgomery, AL
3:00pm| North Ballroom, LSC
Presented by: Black Definition & ASCSU
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.


Feb. 10
Each Sunday in February, enjoy free admission to the Colorado History Museum as we look at Colorado's African Americans: Past, Present and Future. Enjoy crafts and family activities as well as performances and demonstrations. Sponsored by Target. All activities and presentations are free!

Life in Dearfield - What was life like for the families that lived and farmed in Dearfield, an all-black farming community founded near Greeley in 1910? Staff from the Black American West Museum will on hand to tell this tale of hope and hardship.

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Syl Morgan-Smith' s Colorado Gospel Music Academy' & Hall of Fame is hosting their 37th Annual Awards and Gospel Music Festival, and back by popular demand is Detroit's powerhouse recording artist Evangelist Evelyn Turrentine-Agee singing her great hits, "God Did it" and "It's Already Done." This "No Admission" Event is at New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd. on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. The New Hope Church Pastor –Elect is Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, a uniquely gifted young preacher, orator, teacher and singer from San Francisco, and he might be willing to honor us in song.)

In addition to "The Annual Legends" Awards (Senator Regis Groff, Dr. Warren Washington and other unsuspecting recipients); Awards will also be given to Rev Jules Smith as Pastor of the Year, The Church of the Year - For His Glory Church (Pastors Tom and Arnitha Jones), and the Excellence in Business, Leadership and Community Service etc. awardees include (Bertram Bruton, George Brantley, Dr. Morris Clarke, Carla Ladd, Forrest City Stapleton, Combus Chapman, Dorothy Deadwiler and Rev. Marvin Dews. The outstanding youth honorees are Taylor Johnson and Janua Hancock, and Hall of Fame inductees are gifted singers C. Winston Ford, Jr. and Rashada (Ann Lewis) Sura, for whom we still mourn. These are some of the honorees but there will be the usual "Academy Award" recipients in the audience with no idea that they will receive awards.

Some of Denver's best musical talents will sing including the Drinkard Singers, New Hope's Majestic Praise Mass Choir, and Minister Michael Williams & Eternal Life. This lively Black History event is co-sponsored by the Black McDonald owners and will be video-taped. The doors open at 2:00 PM, seats go on a first-come basis, and all early arrivers receive a Free McDonalds Food coupon. The Academy looks forward to hosting local ministers, community and church leaders, singers, musicians, directors, and the general public. All is welcome, and if you need more information please contact Dr. Syl Morgan-Smith at (303) 523-4900.

Feb. 12
Black History Month Film Series - The African-Americans in Politics Film Series of Fresh City Life is free and open to the public. Hosted by Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (B-CAARL), all showings are at the B-CAARL as part of the Library's Black History Month programming. B-CAARL is located in Five Points at 2401 Welton St. (80249), 720-865-2401.

Street Fight at 6:30 p.m. - Examining the 21st century political arena, Street Fight is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking documentary of the 2002 Mayoral race between two New Jersey African-American politicians, Cory Booker and four-term incumbent, Mayor Sharpe James, who had heavyweight political machines Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton supporting him. Nominated to receive an Oscar for Best Documentary at the 2005, 78th Academy Awards, and directed by Marshall Curry, this film highlights Mayoral candidate, Cory Booker who ran against, Mayor Sharpe James for the city of Newark, New Jersey and discovered the Electoral Politics between candidates of the same race can turn into a battle over authenticity. Does interracial conflict over pigmentation and cultural authenticity have a bearing on elections? Are the politics in Black America changing? View this film and form your own conclusion.

Health Care Issues in the Community with Featured Guest Panelists: Dr. Tiffany Coleman, Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Montgomery, AL
Carlos Dees, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietician, Nestle Foods Inc. Washington, D.C.
Deshuna Dickens, M.P.H., AE-C, Education Coordinator, Sinai Urban Health Institute, Chicago, IL
Wayne Syas, Field Compliance Coordinator, State Farm Insurance, Greeley, CO
6:00PM | Room 213-215, LSC
Presented by: Black Definition Student Organization and Hartshorn Health Center
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 13
 Phenomenal Women in Business
"The State of Sisterhood"
Guest speaker: Marshawn Evans
CEO of Communication Counts!
Litigator/Attorney, Atlanta Law Firm
Season 4 Finalist; NBC's The Apprentice
3rd runner-up, Miss America 2002
6:00PM | Room 228, LSC
Presented by: Black Definition and the College of Business
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Meet CSU's Black Faculty/Staff
An informal gathering and celebration of Black Faculty/Staff.
Noon| Room 203-205, LSC
Presented by: Black Student Services
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 14
Phenomenal Women in Law Enforcement
Featuring guest speaker: Commander Tracie Keesee, Denver Police Department
Come and spend a memorable afternoon with an inspirational woman who has climbed the ladder of success, becoming one of Colorado's highest-ranking law enforcement officials.
Noon | Room 230, LSC
Presented by: CSUPD & Black Definition
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 15
Movie of the Week
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1973)
Noon | Room 203-205, LSC
Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines, this highly acclaimed TV drama follows the life of a Black woman born into
slavery in the South during the 1850s.
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 16
The Denver Black Pages proudly announces its 5th annual Black History Month celebration, "Cookin' & Jazz - Celebrating Black Heritage in Food and Song," which will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Colorado History Museum (1300 Broadway, Denver).

Cookin' & Jazz blends sumptuous ethnic flavors, live jazz, and dancing into a one-of-a-kind Black History Month Celebration. Guests will be treated to a live tribute to jazz legends [Ella Fitzgerald (Sheryl Renee), Billie Holiday (Mary Louise Lee), and Nat "King" Cole (Alton Williams)] and delectable food from the Black Diaspora including African, Cajun, American Soul, and Caribbean cuisine. This year's theme is "Celebrating Our Roots."

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Mountain Region Black Economic Summit Youth Program. MRBES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.

Cookin' & Jazz is sponsored by American Family Insurance, DocuPlus, Smooth Jazz 104.3, Kendall Jackson, and Anheuser Busch.

Call 303-400-5928 for tickets and table sponsorship opportunities or visit http://www.denverblackpages.com/5cnj/cookin-n-jazz-5th.html.  


Feb. 17
Each Sunday in February, enjoy free admission to the Colorado History Museum as we look at Colorado's African Americans: Past, Present and Future. Enjoy crafts and family activities as well as performances and demonstrations. Sponsored by Target. All activities and presentations are free!

Celebrate Music! Professional storyteller Santemu will bring African and African American folk tales to life with songs and drumming. Also, enjoy music by the African American Leadership Institutes Jazz Garden band.


Feb. 19
Black History Month Film Series - The African-Americans in Politics Film Series of Fresh City Life is free and open to the public. Hosted by Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (B-CAARL), all showings are at the B-CAARL as part of the Library's Black History Month programming. B-CAARL is located in Five Points at 2401 Welton St. (80249), 720-865-2401.

Chisholm 72 at 6:30 p.m. - A powerful message rings forth as Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman to run for president, announces her candidacy in 1972. This film documents the political atmosphere that prevailed during Chisholm's campaign, one of bigotry and disenchantment Chisholm first appeared on the political scene in 1968 when she became the first African-American woman elected to Congress representing New York. 

Speak Out Poetry Session
7:00Pm|Commons, LSC
Presented by: Black Student Alliance
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 20
Trailblazing Through History Benefit – A special Black History Month event to support the revitalization of Beckwourths historic Winks Lodge. Dress in western (or business) attire and get ready for a fun-filled and informative program with noted historian and columnist Tom (Dr. Colorado) Noel, and classical jazz music performed by members of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Event attendees will take an exciting journey through Colorado's Black history. Tickets are $75 per person. Advance purchase encouraged as space is limited. Reserve your ticket(s) by Feb. 13. Call 303-831-0564 or email info@beckwourthmountainclub.org.  

One of the Little Rock 9, Minnijean Brown-Trickey, will be speaking about her experience with the civil rights movement at 6 p.m. The speech will take place in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the University Memorial Center on campus. Tickets are free at the UMC Connection (Bowling Alley), but required for admission.

Feb. 21
Colorado Multicultural Career & Internship Fair
Four Points Sheraton Hotel
6363 E. Hamden Ave
1:00 - 5:00PM
Sponsored by: University of Denver
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

"Women of Color in the Newsroom -
A Story of Stride and Struggle"
Featuring women in the media from the Denver area.
Noon| Room 224-226, LSC
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 22
Movie of the Week
Mahogany (1975)
Noon | Room 210, LSC
This film stars Diana Ross as a poor black woman who rises to become a popular fashion designer in Rome.
Presented by: Black Definition Student Organization
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Urban Wear Fashion Show
7:00PM | North Ballroom, LSC
$7.00 Students,
$10.00 Non-Students
12 and under are free
Presented by: Black Definition Student Organization
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb 23
Little Shop of Physics: "Open House" 10:00AM - 6:00PM | Main Ballroom, LSC
Come work with over 200 hands-on science experiments! Watch exciting interactive presentations! Bring your children - suitable for all ages!
Presented by: The Department of Physics
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 24
Black Pioneers in Music performance
Macky Auditorium at 4:30 p.m.
More information: www.cuconcerts.org/pioneers.html  
Celebrating Black History Month, the College of Music at the University of Colorado is excited to present a musical tribute honoring Todd Duncan (the original Porgy in "Porgy and Bess"), and former Metropolitan Opera singers Marian Anderson, Mattiwilda Dobbs, Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, George Shirley, and composer William Grant Still (the first African-American composer to have a symphony performed by a major symphony orchestra) in Boulder's Macky Auditorium Concert Hall.

George Shirley returns to Macky Auditorium for the first time since 1970 and will sing on his own behalf, while Leona Mitchell makes her Macky Auditorium debut singing "Pace, pace mio Dio" from Verdi's "La Forza Del Destino," in honor of Leontyne Price. The concert also features the University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Carthy, as well sopranos Lori Hicks and Louise Toppin, mezzo-sopranos Patricia Miller and Marietta Simpson, and baritone Darnell Ishmel. Dr. Willie L. Hill, Jr. will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets for this special event range from $10 to $50 with discounts for youth, students, and groups. Call the CU Concerts Box Office at 303-492-8008 or visit www.cuconcerts.org for information or tickets for this performance.

Feb. 26
Black History Month Film Series - The African-Americans in Politics Film Series of Fresh City Life is free and open to the public. Hosted by Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (B-CAARL), all showings are at the B-CAARL as part of the Library's Black History Month programming. B-CAARL is located in Five Points at 2401 Welton St. (80249), 720-865-2401.

Bling at 6:30 p.m. - This independent film brings together the two worlds of Hip Hop and the diamond trade (Blood Diamonds) associated with the civil war in Sierra Leone. This is a PG-13 movie.

Feb. 28
Project Progress
9:00AM–4:00PM | Various Rooms, LSC
High school students from the Denver metro area visit CSU to learn more about what to expect in college.
Presented by: Black Student Alliance
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Feb. 29
Closing Ceremony
Noon | LSC, Commons
A recap and reflection on the speakers and programs for Black History Month.
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.

Movie of the Week
Sparkle (1976)
1:00PM | Room 230, LSC
When three singing sisters from Harlem hit the big time, they end up losing one another in this musical melodrama set in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
For more information about programs and events please call: (970) 491-5781.