Past Black History Events at Albertus Magnus College

BHM Celebration

Time: 3:00-6:00PM
Description: The Albertus community came together to celebrate Black History Month with music, food and fun for all of campus!
Performances by: Caribbean Vibe & Shades of Yale Acapella
Food was provided by: Sandra’s Next Generation, Lalibela, and Edible Couture

Dear Black Male Series

Time: 12:30-2:00PM
Description: This 4-part series of workshops was in collaboration with Welcome 2 Reality, a CT based organization focusing on media literacy and cultural awareness.
Moderator: Dr. Joshua Abreu
Featuring: Welcome 2 Reality
Part 3 of the series focused on mental health within the Black male populations. The facilitators provided an overview of Black males’ experiences navigating the mental health system as they attempt to address years of trauma that manifest within their families and communities. A conversation followed the presentation where instructors discussed supporting mental health within their capacities as educators, advisors, and community members.

Cultural Roundtable

Time: 5:00-6:30PM
Description: Students learned about the connections of individuals from the African diaspora. Albertus students, staff and alumni shared their diverse BIPOC cultures and experiences in a roundtable format. Attendees were able to ask questions and provided comments to engage in the roundtable discussion.
Download Program Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Adongo
Speakers:

1. Jorgieliz Casanova
2. Ayileru Morton, MBA
3. Kiyomi Bowen
4. Nickey Kollie
5. Juneve Taylor
6. Stephanie Goins
7. Katrina Jones
8. Shirley Ellis-West

Watch it on YouTube: 
https://youtu.be/l-3Oz5DB4GA

Special Thanks to Rick D's Rib Shack for the delicious food

Navigating Race Relations

Time: 5:00PM
Description: An interactive workshop was facilitated by Rooting for Tarzan on developing a greater understanding and ability to navigate race relations.
The workshop was facilitated by Michael A. Jefferson author of Deo Vindice: The Resurrection, and Robert Pellegrino, author of I See Color. They have made it their mission to examine and challenge the racial socialization process of blacks and whites in American society. 
Moderator: Dr. Joshua Abreu
Featuring: Robert Pellegrino & Michael A. Jefferson

Robert Pellegrino, author of I See Color, and Michael A. Jefferson, author of Deo Vindice: The Resurrection, have made it their mission to examine and challenge the racial socialization process of blacks and whites in American society (Rooting for Tarzan).

Black History Month Documentary: Schomburg

Time: 3:00PM
Description: The library staff presented two showings of "Schomburg" in celebration of Black History Month. 

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