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A Calender of Events for Black History Month
February 12,1998
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Katisha Hayes
Staff Reporter
February is dedicated to cel
ebrating the achievements and ac
complishments of African-Ameri-
cans of the past and present. Elon
IS doing its share of celebrating by
offering a variety of programming
students, faculty and the com-
*^unity.
The month started off last week
"'ith the Elon College Gospel Choir
Elon’s Finest teaming up to
sponsor a week of entertainment,
^ fun night of games, a talent show,
^ panel discussion and a dance-a-
thon gave everyone a variety of
choices to partake in.
Last Monday, February 9th,
^ihelmina Boyd sponsored the an-
*^^al African-American Read-In.
event was part of a interna
tional activity sponsored by the
National Council of English Teach
ers and the Black Caucus.
“It was a chance for people
^ound the world to come together
to read African-American works
that highlight African-American
history and the need to read, “ said
^oyd.
The Read-In originally took
place in the rotunda of Alamance
building, but it has since been
tt^oved to the fireplace lounge in
the Moseley Center.
“Our first year in the rotunda,
Nearly 300 participants sat on the
^oor,” said Boyd, ’’Now we have
the comfort of the chairs and the
fireplace to add to our enjoyment.”
On Thursday, members of the
^lack Cultural Society visited area
Schools to talk to youths about many
Significant issues including the im
portance of a higher education.
If you missed out on those
®^ents, don’t fret, there is still more
to come. Alpha Kappa Alpha So-
t^ority Inc. and the men of Alpha Phi
^IphaFratemity, Inc. will also team
up to sponsor a week of events as
well as taking part in a clothing
drive (Red Cross Relief Fund)
throughout the week and host two
speakers.
The first speaker is a represen
tative from the Sickle Cell Anemia
Foundation who will address is
sues surrounding the disease; Sickle
Cell Anemia is a oxygen-deficient
disease of the red blood cells that
causes them to form in the shape of
a sickle.
“It’s a disease that affects many
people in the United States that we
don’t even realize,” said Giselle
Pole, a member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha.
The second speaker is Crystal
Morrison, current director of
reading day.
Thursday night, the Alvin
Ailey Repertory Ensemble (AARE)
will entertain audiences with their
“artistry and sophistication” in
McCrary Theatre at 8pm. The late
Alvin Ailey hand picked dancers
from the most outstanding scholar
ship students from the American
Dance theatre to start this ensemble.
The ensemble, which empha
sizes a balance of repertoire, tech
nique and performance, has grown
into one of the most outstanding
components of the Alvin Ailey
American Dance Center.
After you have been blown
away by the AARE, settle down for
a journey through African-Ameri
can literature when storyteller Jamal
These are some of the books read during the Annual
African-American Read-In
Crystal Pape/The Pendulum
Alamance Cares, a non-profit
agency that sponsors outreach pro
grams for AIDS victims. Morrison,
a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority and a former Elon gradu
ate, will speak about AIDS in the
black community.
Then the ladies and gentlemen
of these two greek organizations
will visit Hillcrest Elementary
School on Wednesday to sponsor a
Koram, “The Storyman”, ends the
week by telling traditional and
modem folk tales and short stories
by African-Americans. Koram,
the father of Elon sophomore Nilaj a
R. Koram, is described as a griot,
one who passes on stories orally
from generation to generation.
“He has been doing this for 15
years and is highly respected for
his work,” said Koram’s daughter.
“He is considered the best at what
he does and I’m proud and honored
that he is coming.”
Although the month of Febru
ary is the shortest month, that didn’t
stop the planning committee from
packing the last week with even
more entertainment and educational
programs.
The Elon College Gospel Choir
is holding the 3rd annual Gospel
Extravaganza Saturday, Feb, 21 at
4 pm in Whitley. Area schools and
churches as well as Elon’s very
own gospel choir will participate in
the event. Special guest, “Voice of
Unity”, will travel from Moncks
Corner, SC to perform on this spe
cial occasion.
More upliftment and praise will
come in the form of the Minneapo
lis Gospel Sound on Sun, Feb. 22 at
2 pm in Whitley. The group consist
of five musicians and five vocalist
with their own unique style of con
temporary gospel. MGS currently
has a CD out title, “Keep It Real.”
On Wednesday the ladies of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
will sponsor a forum on issues af
fecting the black community at
Elon. The forum will focus on is
sues not addressed at recent forum
held by the Black Cultural Society.
“We want to address any ques
tions and concerns, discuss the good
things happening in our commu
nity and talk about ideas for next
year,” said Tiffany S. Stephens, a
member of Delta Sigma Theta.
On Thursday, the ladies of DST
will sponsor “Showtime at
Whitley”, a spoof of the television
show. Showtime at the Apollo. The
talent showcase will focus on
themes dealing with African and
African-American history and cul
ture.
Black History Month will cul
minate with “War of the Wits”, a
game that test participants knowl
edge of African-American history.
WSOE 89.3 Top Ten
1, Hum - "Downward is Heavenward"
2.. Ben Folds Five - "Naked Baby Photos"
3. Moby - ^*1 Like to Scare^"^
4. Blur - Beetlebum
5. G Love & Special Sauce - "Yeah it's that ea$y''
6. Deftones * "Around the Fur"
7. The Verve - "Urban Hymns"
8. DJ Shadow - "Pre-emptive Strike"
9. Ani Defranco ^ ''Little Plastic Castles"
10, Feeder - "Polyth^e"
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Blockbuster Video Releases
Feb.17
Good Burger Devil's Advocate
Royal Deceit ^ost Wanted
Squeeze Critical Care
Brants Stoker's : The Mummy Mad City
Record Town CD Releases
Feb. 17
Almond Brothers
Deep Forest
Kig Kox
of stuff
♦ iimmy Buffett & the Coral
(ee£er Band, Feb. 14 8pm
Charlotte Coiiseum
(704) 522-6500
♦ Harry Connick Jr.
ebntary 14 Ovens AuditoHukn
Charlotte* NC • 8 pm
Tickets - $35 and $25 reserved
(704)522-6500
Feb. 12-15. “Hie Robber
bridegroom” directed by Sara
lomersberger - McCrary
Theater, S pm on Thursday -
Saturday, 2 pm on Sunday
Tickets; $10 or free with ID
# Feb. 21-Eioii coliege
Gospel Choir Extravaganza
Whitley Auditorium, 4 pm
Tickets: $3 or $2 mth Elon ID
# Feb* 24 • ^Dance A Thin
Line?** directed by Jane Wdl-
ford 7 pm Yeager Recital Hall
Tickets; Absolutely Free
# Feb, 26 - **Feer Oynt”
presented by the National
Theater of the Deaf
8 pm McCrary Theater
Tickets: $12 or free with ID
West End Cinema (538-9900)
Spice World
Titanic
Wag the Dog
Great Expectations
Good Will Hunting
As Good as it Gets
Desperate Measures
Half Baked
Star Kid
The Replacement Killers
Blues Brothers 2000
Hard Rain
Amistad
Deep Rising
Coming this Friday
The Apostle
The Wedding Singer