Black History Celebration

Black History Celebration:Breaking (new) Ground

The theme for the 2012 celebration aims to remind us of Oberlin’s history as a radical institution dedicated to issues of social justice and inclusion in the United States and abroad.

BHM poster 2011 blank

 
Upcoming Events

Sil Lai Abrams: Empowerment Specialist

Feb. 13, 2012

Sil Lai Abrams is a New York City-based empowerment specialist, domestic violence awareness advocate,...

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Feb. 17, 2012

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The...

Cosmic Music

Feb. 19, 2012

Soweto Gospel Choir

Feb. 21, 2012

FREE (Tickets available at CTS) Public tickets are sold out. Oberlin faculty and staff who want tickets...

Dr. Jong Bum Kwon

Feb. 22, 2012

Jong Bum Kwon received his doctorate in cultural anthropology from New York University and is currently...

Workshop with Ana Lara

Feb. 25, 2012

Ana-Maurine Lara is an Afro-Dominican American author and activist. She was born in the Dominican Republic...

An Evening with Dick Gregory

Mar. 01, 2012

Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory is a comedian and civil rights activist whose social satire changed the...

A Discussion with Me'shell Ndegeocello

Mar. 02, 2012

Meshell Ndegeocello, born Michelle Lynn Johnson, is a singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist...

Me'Shell Ndegeocello: In Concert

Mar. 02, 2012

Friday, March 2nd at 8:00pm in Finney Chapel -----------------------------------------------------...