Saluting Afro-Latinx in Music, Media, & Beyond
Join the Latin American Student Organization as we acknowledge influential Afro-Latinx
in music, media, and beyond.
Wednesday 2/1 @ 7:30
Russell House 205
Womanism and Feminism
Wednesday 2/1 @ 7 p.m.
Russell House 304
To celebrate Black History Month we will start with a conversation about the differences
between womanism and feminism and the history of the movement that caused this distinction
and a discussion about how to make sure our feminism is truly intersectional for
people of racial and gender minorities. FEMCO
Beyonce’s Lemonade
Thursday 2/2 @ Noon
Leadership and Service Center Auditorium
Candice Benbow, author of the Lemonade Syllabus will discuss Black feminists and womanism
theses celebrated in Beyonce’s visual album.
Diversity Dialogue: From Mammy to Cookie – The Evolution of Black Women in the Media
Are the roles that Black women play in the media detrimental to the Black community?
Have we made progress or are we stagnant?
Join the OMSA staff for an in depth discussion focusing on characters such as mammy,
Annalise, and Cookie.
Thursday 2/2 @ 7pm
Russell House – Intersection Multicultural Lounge
Black Stories
2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
The Nickelodeon Theater
Black Stories captures moments that serve as milestones for an entire movement and
explores them from a local and global perspective. Thanks to a generous partnership
with SC Humanities, The Nick is pleased to present all film screenings for free to the public so our community can come together to learn more about key chapters
in history, honor Black leaders, reflect on current challenges that concern all of
us, and discover characters that inspire us. Tickets are free must advance reservations are required.
Black History at USC – sponsored by AAAS
Tuesday 2/7 @ 6pm
Russell House Theater
USC Poetry Slam: We Wear the Mask
Tuesday 2/7 @ 7pm
Russell House Theater
Exploring Subcultures & Intersectionality
Wednesday 2/8 @ 7pm
Russell House 205
LASO will be discussing how Afro-Latinx culture differs from mainstream Latin culture.
We will explore music, dances, and other cultural staples that are significant to
the subculture.
Marcus – or the Secret of Sweet
February 3-18
Trustus Theater
Marcus is sixteen and “sweet.” Days before Hurricane Katrina strikes the projects
of Louisiana, the currents of his life converge, overflowing into his close-knit
community and launching the search for his sexual and personal identity on a cultural
landscape infused with mysterious family creeds. The provocative, poignant, and fiercely
humorous coming-of-age story of a young gay man in the South, Marcus is the stirring
conclusion of The Brother/Sister Plays.
Quench: Can you hear us? Being Black and Transgender
Thursday 2/9 @ Noon
SEC room
Discussion on what does it mean to be Black and Transgender
Capturing Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina
Wednesday 2/15 @ Noon
Hollings Program Room-Thomas Cooper Library
Civil Rights photographer Cecil Williams will showcase highlight a collection of pictures
he took during the 1960, and discuss South Carolina’s contributions to the Civil Rights
movement
Racism in Latin America
Wednesday 2/15 @ 7 p.m.
Russell House 205
Join LASO as we unpack how racism and colorism affect Latin Americans in overseas
and here in the States.
Film Screening: Hidden Figures
Thursday 2/16 @ 6 p.m. & 9pm Nickelodeon Theater
Based on a true story. A team of African-American women provide NASA with important
mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions.
Empower: Can you be Black and Latinx?
Monday 2/20 @ Noon
Russell House - The Intersections Multicultural Lounge
The short answer is “of course”, but join OMSA as we delve deeper into this identity
and what it means for you!
Sweetgrass Basket Weaving with Sarah Hammond
Monday 2/20 @ 6 p.m.
Capstone Campus Room
Please join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs as we present “Sweetgrass
Basket Weaving with Sarah Hammond”. Participants will learn the basics of the historical
art form of sweetgrass basket weaving with Sarah Edwards Hammond as well as have the
opportunity to weave a placemat using sweetgrass. Sarah Hammond, one of the Charleston
area’s finest sweetgrass basket makers, began learning this unique form of art from
her mother at the age of seven and works to pass on the tradition to her own children,
grandchildren and others in the community. She is on the South Carolina Arts Commission’s
Approved Artist Roster and on the board of directors of the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts
Festival. This event will take place on February 20th at 6 p.m. in the Capstone Campus
Room and food will be provided for those in attendance.
Association of African American Students meeting: Colorism
Tuesday 2/21 @ 6 pm
Russell House Theater
Discussion on colorism and its effects in the black community
Back II Black
Thursday 2/23 @ 8 p.m.
Russell House Ballroom
In honor of Black History Month, BOND and SAVVY will host an event featuring live
bands and performances of poetry, instrumental music and singing.
Harambee Festival
Saturday 2/25 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Mays Human Resources Center Arena-Benedict College
Benedict College invites you to the Twenty-Eighth Annual Harambee Festival. The festival
features good gospel music, stage performances all day, food, jazz, empowerment workshops,
an art exhibit, health screenings, and merchandise of all types.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sunday 2/26 @ 3:30pm
Harbison Theater
Theirs is the musical voice of a nation. For 50 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has
upheld and shared the musical traditions of South Africa. Their rich sonic balance
set the landscape for Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, and Darrell Roodt’s Cry, the Beloved Country featuring James Earl Jones. Their live performances infuse movement, song, reverence,
and celebration to honor the struggle for equality and their hope for a peaceful world.