February 9th, 2012

• 7:00pm: Film in Focus - Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers (DATE CHANGE)
  A comprehensive and informative historical documentary on one of the most controversial and transformative social movements in America. Featuring Bobby Seale, Richard Aoki, David Hillard, Emory Douglas, Elbert “Big Man” Howard and this year’s BHM keynote speaker, Ericka Huggins. Enjoy snacks and a post-film discussion. (DATE CHANGE from Weds, Feb. 8th to THURSDAY, Feb 9th)

February 14th, 2012

• 7:00pm: Black History Month Keynote: Ericka Huggins
  Ericka Huggins is a human rights activist, poet, professor, and former Black Panther leader and political prisoner. For the past 25 years, she has lectured throughout the United States, where her extraordinary life experiences have enabled her to speak personally and eloquently on issues relating to the physical and emotional well-being of women and children, youth, education, incarceration, and the role of the spiritual practice in sustaining activism and promoting change.

February 23rd, 2012

• 4:30pm: Community Roundtable: Whiteness and Black Identity
  Students, faculty and community guests are invited to join a discussion about the politics and social effects of “whiteness” in the formation of black racial identity, and what it means to be “black” in today’s post-racial society.