Black History Week

Black History Week

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Article discusses Black History Week in February 1980. Events included Gospel Music Festival, Phillips Lecture Series on Martin Luther King and coffee house. Events were created with the focus for all students to be able to participate and enjoy.

Quad Angles

West Chester University

February 5, 1980

Jacquelynne Conyers-Jordan

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Black History Week Black History Week, 1980, opened last night with a coffeehouse featuring comedian Irwin C. Watson, ventriloquist Maurice Manden, poet Nate Gadson and the CCG band. The annual celebration of black culture and history is sponsored by the WCSC Black Student Union (BSU), aided by several campus groups including the Program Board, Jazz Farm, Ecumenical Campus Ministry, and the Philips Lecture Series. Stephen Kinsey, a spokesperson for the BSU, emphasized that Black History Week is planned as a "learning experience" not only for black students, but all other students as well, and for the community. "It's geared to anyone and everyone," he explained. Kinsey cited tonight's "Career Planning and Job Searching" program as the type of event which is of interest to all students. Robert Shannon, director of employment opportunities at the Urban League of Philadelphia, will be the guest speaker in Sykes, Rm. 243 at 7:30 p.m. Kinsey believes the cultural events planned for this week also offer a wide appeal. A Gospel Music Fest, presented by Jazz Farm, will be held tomorrow in Philips Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. The Dixie Hummingbirds, Dawkins New Sound, The WCSC Gospel Choir, and the Wilmington Gospel Now Group will perform. The Philips Lecture Series will present a oneman tribute entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Portrait," at 8 p.m. in New Main on Thursday. The Rev. Arthur Langford, Jr. portrays King in a film recreating the inspiration and leadership of the man referred to as "a twentieth-century Moses." Langford's performance was first seen in 1969 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church where King was once a pastor. King's momentous career is relived and some of his most eloquent, significant writings are featured. The week wraps up with the Senior Dinner on Sunday. Beverly Williams of TV's channel 3 news will be the guest speaker.