February 2, 201African History Series Performer: Step Afrika Step Afrika’s performance focuses on the history and development of stepping as an American art form, including an inside look at the international and historical timeline of the tradition.
February 9, 2017African History Series Performer: Roots and Wings Poetry Group The performing artists of Roots and Wings are part of a theatre project integrating art and performance as catalysts for restoration of self and community, while exploring the links between traditional West African and Appalachian cultures.
February 16, 2017African History Series/Men’s Conference Convocation Speaker: Dee-1 Rap artist Dee-1 graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in mathematics and began his career as a teacher. He focuses on educating students on the trials they will face during and after college, using their career to impact lives, and the importance of managing loans after college.
February 23, 2017African History Series Speaker: Dr. Ricky L. Jones Dr. Ricky L. Jones currently serves as the Chair of the Pan-African Studies Department at the University of Louisville. His research interests are African American politics and leadership, African American nationalism, and violence and resistance. He has served as a local, national, and international social and political analyst discussing racial and inter-racial violence. Students will receive information on combating inter-racial violence.
March 13, 2017Women’s Conference Convocation Speaker: Pending Miss Kentucky State University
April 6, 2017Honors Convocation Speaker: Pending Academic Affairs
May 13, 2017Commencement
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