Issue Date: 2/25/08
Palomar pays tribute to African Americans during Black History Month
By Alejandra Jackson
It is February once again and with it comes Black History Month. To provide students with a greater understanding of what it once was and what it is currently like to be black in America, a committee headed by the Associated Student Government Vice President has planned two days worth of activities.
The events are scheduled to take place Feb. 26 and 27 in front of the Student Union from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
ASG Vice President Paul Barboa has high hopes for what this year's events can accomplish. He wants people to walk away from the festivities with a broader knowledge of the "great contributions" of African Americans.
"Black history is part of American history", said Barboa. "Their history is our history".
To highlight how ingrained their struggle is in the fabric of American history there will be student read narratives written by blacks. The narratives will encompass the days of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Restoration period following the Civil War, and through to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s.
"Wherever you go……there is a black story to be told", said Barboa.
A key note speaker has yet to be secured. An invitation had been extended to Pastor Shawn Mitchell, chaplain for the San Diego Chargers and Senior Pastor of the New Venture Christian Fellowship in Oceanside, but he has declined. Aside from being a popular speaker, Mitchell was considered because of his potential to provide a fresh perspective on what it is like to be black today.
Both days will feature performances by professional spoon players and percussionists. They are currently being followed for a documentary by a film team from Russia and Georgia who will be filming as they perform and invite students to learn how to play.
Those with a valid student ID can expect to be treated to fee spare ribs, chicken, black eyed peas, and potato salad. More information can be located in the Student Union in the ASG notice board.
The events are scheduled to take place Feb. 26 and 27 in front of the Student Union from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
ASG Vice President Paul Barboa has high hopes for what this year's events can accomplish. He wants people to walk away from the festivities with a broader knowledge of the "great contributions" of African Americans.
"Black history is part of American history", said Barboa. "Their history is our history".
To highlight how ingrained their struggle is in the fabric of American history there will be student read narratives written by blacks. The narratives will encompass the days of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Restoration period following the Civil War, and through to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s.
"Wherever you go……there is a black story to be told", said Barboa.
A key note speaker has yet to be secured. An invitation had been extended to Pastor Shawn Mitchell, chaplain for the San Diego Chargers and Senior Pastor of the New Venture Christian Fellowship in Oceanside, but he has declined. Aside from being a popular speaker, Mitchell was considered because of his potential to provide a fresh perspective on what it is like to be black today.
Both days will feature performances by professional spoon players and percussionists. They are currently being followed for a documentary by a film team from Russia and Georgia who will be filming as they perform and invite students to learn how to play.
Those with a valid student ID can expect to be treated to fee spare ribs, chicken, black eyed peas, and potato salad. More information can be located in the Student Union in the ASG notice board.
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