February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history.
In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of Diversity and Community and student organizations are sponsoring events ranging from a live museum experience to a talent night. The month of events will kick off with Gospel Night: “Act Like You Know” featuring Dr. George Parks, Jr.
The following is the full calendar of events:
Gospel Night: “Act Like You Know”
- Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m.
- Old Main, Ida Waldran Auditorium
- Students can come and enjoy gospel singing and the dynamic word from Dr. George Parks, Jr., that will bless your soul. Suggested attire: Sunday’s best. Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
Spoken Word Artist Kyla Jenee Lacey
- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom
- Students will have the opportunity to hear from spoken word artist Kyla Jenee Lacey, who has works published in The Root, Huffington Post, BET, and more. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Networking with a Pro: “Music Edition”
- Thursday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m.
- Zoom (Meeting ID: 897 1299 9850; Password: MUSIC)
- Join us for an evening of conversation with Girl Gang Entertainment’s songwriting, production, and artist duo Dazz & Brie. Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
Bear Essential: “Mask Up UCA”
- Tuesday, Feb. 15, X-period, 1:40-2:30 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center Lobby
- Pick up your bear essentials Covid-19 bag. Free to any and all UCA students. Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
Love Poetry Night: “Can We Valentalk!”
- Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center 205A
- Join us for an evening of poetry and/or spoken word. Refreshments will be provided. Suggested attire: Red and Black (Dressy). Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
Live Museum: “Remembering the Legacy”
- Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center 205A
- There are more Black history moguls than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. Visit our live museum to learn more about others who paved the way for men and women of color. Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
Comedian Chinedy Unaka
- Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom
- Join us for an evening with Chinedy Unaka, a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Talent Night: “Master the Mic”
- Friday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m.
- Old Main, Ida Waldran Auditorium
- UCA’s got talent. Join us for an evening of performance and visual arts. Students can learn about Black-owned businesses in Conway. Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community.
