Black history events going on around campus.
Kurt Oberreither
-News Editor-
This year, the African American History and Culture Committee is presenting three opportunities for students, faculty and staff to embrace their voice and passions at STLCC-Meramec.
Keynote speaker Jack A. Daniels, a therapist who serves high-profile individuals, will present “Discovering Your Passions.” The presentation will be followed by a greet and eat luncheon.
“This year we knew we couldn’t man as many events as we could last year but we still wanted to bring a keynote speaker,” Committee Member Rita Reinhardt said. “Jack Daniels is excellent on keeping you motivated, discovering your passion to continue to have another successful 50 years.”
“Wanted: A Few Good Men,” a performance by the Black Repertory Theatre, will be held at noon on Feb. 23 in the theater and at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 in BA 105. Black History Month events will wrap up with an open mic and Brandon “Xplicit” Thornton’s presentation “Poetry for Personal Power” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 11.
Reinhardt said some committee members took on new jobs and the committee lost numbers.
“We would like to [expand]; it just takes a lot of man power so I think we need to start recruiting for volunteers,” Reinhardt said.
She said she hopes more students turn out for the events this year.
“The title can sometimes be misleading, African American History,” Reinhardt said. “Sometimes it can be about finding your passion. I think it’s more or less about being open enough to discover who you are.”
For more Meramec black history, see pages 8 and 9.
