This Black History Month, North Lake College will host two guest performances which demonstrate the vibrancy of African-American culture, plus a new seminar series for students preparing to travel on the Civil Rights Field Trip.

All of these events are free to attend and open to the NLC community and the general public. Learn more about how to join the Civil Rights Field Trip.

Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble Performance
Tuesday, February 12, 11 a.m.
Student Life Center (H200)

African American Read-In with special guest The Griot 
Wednesday, February 27, 11 a.m.
Student Life Center (H200)
The Griot, Ms. Kijana Wiseman, is a dramatic storyteller utilizing audience participation, music, and comedy to enlighten and demonstrate mankind’s common musical heritage from the dawn of existence. The Griot has performed in 21 countries on three continents. This is her second North Lake College performance.

Civil Rights Tour Seminar Series

Each installment in this seminar series is a 30-minute session.

Slavery, Abolitionism and Psychology
Led by Prof. MaryAnn McGuirk, with an introduction by Dr. Malcolm Frierson and Dr. Roy Vu
Thursday, February 7, 2:30 p.m.
Room A206

Jim Crowism and Racial Segregation
Led by Dr. Roy Vu
Tuesday, February 12, 1:30 p.m.
Room G401

Black Migrations
Led by the students of Brother2Brother with Dr. Malcolm Frierson
Wednesday, February 13, 2:30 p.m.
Room A206

Civil Rights Movement and Religion,
Led by Dr. Darryl Howard
Thursday, February 21, 2:30 p.m.
Room A206

Equity and Social Justice Today
Led by Dr. Beth Nikopoulos
Wednesday, February 27, 2:30 p.m.
Room A206

A variety of reading materials will be displayed in the Library throughout February to complement the Black Migrations theme.

NLC North Campus – Black History Month Tic Tac Toe Game
At the NLC North Campus, the Learning Resource & Testing Center (LRTC) is also diving into the past, present and future of Black Americans by participating in a tic tac toe style game. Click here to download the tic tac toe sheet. Complete any three activities in a row (down, across or diagonal) and return your sheet to the LRTC (Room N115) to win a prize.