USC’s 2016 Black History Month celebration kicks off this week with traditional African American performances at the Koger Center and Tapp's Art Center and an art exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art.
On Monday afternoon, “Empower Lunch and Learn: Contemporary and Historical Activism on College Campuses” was hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in Russell House. At the lunch, students and faculty were invited to discuss ways to increase multicultural knowledge and appreciation.
On Tuesday, the Koger Center for the Arts is hosting a performance by Dance Theatre of Harlem. This dance company and academy is known for its artistic interpretation of African American history through classical ballet. The event will be held at 7 p.m. and tickets range from $20 to $40.
Thursday evening from 6 to 10 p.m., Tapp’s Art Center is hosting “A Village and Then Some,” which will incorporate traditional food sampling, storytelling and music into an interactive and family-friendly event.
On Friday, the Columbia Museum of Art is exhibiting “REMIX: Themes and Variations in African-American Art.” The exhibit features visual art that, through the same process that many musicians use when remixing songs, is created as a new way to express historical ideas.
USC’s 2016 Black History Month celebration will continue throughout February, featuring a variety of events focused on diversity and cultural appreciation.