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July 21, 2000
Soulful secrets speaker kicks off
BCC's Cultural Arts Series
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Learning the secrets to a healthy mind is just one of the benefits of the Black Cultural Center's Cultural Arts Series this fall at Purdue University.
"Heart and Soul" magazine founding editor-in-chief Stephanie Stokes Oliver will share snippets from her inspirational writings during a lecture titled "Seven Soulful Secrets for a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit" on Sept. 6. Her latest literary offering, "Daily Cornbread," provides a daily dose of suggestions to uplift, empower and motivate African-American women.
Oliver, a former editor of "Essence" magazine, will speak at 7 p.m. at Stewart Center, Room 206. Admission is free and open to the public.
On Sept. 19, the BCC will present a play titled "Chocolate on the Outside" about four African-American co-workers who set out for a team-building workshop retreat in the Appalachian Mountains. When heavy snowfall strands them in a dusty, ill-equipped cabin, they agree to pass the time by engaging in a series of games. Through these games they inadvertently confront one another and explore intra-racial issues that afflict many African-Americans, including matters of hair, complexion, selling out, black love and middle class guilt. The play will be held at 7 p.m. in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. Admission is free.
Pre-registration is required for the BCC's October trip to the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. The cost per person is $25 for students, $50 for the public. The trip, on Oct. 13 and 14, includes transportation, museum admission and hotel accommodations. The museum is a repository for preservation, study and interpretation, maintaining a collection of artifacts, art, manuscripts, library materials, and a permanent exhibition titled "From Victory To Freedom: Afro American Life in the Fifties."
The BCC's student performing arts ensembles – the Jahari Dance Troupe, the New Directional Players and the Haraka Writers – will entertain guests during the BCC Coffee House at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. Co-sponsored by the Purdue Student Union Board, tickets are $5 students, $7 for the public.
"Make a Joyful Noise" is the theme of the night as the Campbell Brothers and their wailing, singing, shouting steel guitar-sound get together with the powerful gospel vocals of the Mighty Clouds of Joy at 8 p.m. Oct. 27, in Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. Co-sponsored by Purdue Convocations, tickets are $18 for students, $24 for the public.
Activist, scholar, author and Million-Man March speaker Oba T'Shaka will lecture on "Applying African Philosophy to Today's African-American Reality" at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24, in Stewart Center, Room 314. Admission is free. T'Shaka served as chair of the Black Studies Department at San Francisco State University for 12 years. He is the author of several books including "Return to the African Mother Principle of Male & Female Equity" and "The Art of Leadership."
George C. Fraser, president of SuccessSource Unlimited and publisher of "Success Guide: The Networking Guide to Black Resources," will speak to Purdue audiences at 7 p.m. Nov. 8. His lecture, titled "Success Runs in Our Race," will be held in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. The author of numerous articles, Fraser received his executive training at Dartmouth College and has worked in management with Procter & Gamble, United Way and Ford Motor Co. His lecture is free and co-sponsored by the Historically Black College Visitation Program.
The BCC's Nov. 11 forum titled "African Americans and the Case for Reparations: Positioning the Debate" will include a screening of the C-Span videos "Case for Black Reparations" and "Black Reparations," followed by a facilitated discussion on the topic. The videos feature distinguished legislators, scholars, and activists including John Conyers, Randall Robinson, Dorothy Height, Charles Ogeltree, Ali Mazuri and others. This free forum will be held at 1 p.m. in the BCC Multipurpose Room.
And the Fall 2000 Cultural Arts Series culminates with the BCC Cultural Arts Festival on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. The BCC's student performing arts ensembles will perform. Admission is $5 for students, $7 for the public.
Purdue students will have the opportunity to "get connected" with the African-American community at the BCC's Boilerfest New Student Orientation on Aug. 24 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. in the BCC parking lot. The free event helps students learn about student organizations and meet a variety of resource people.
CONTACT: Renee Thomas, BCC director, (765) 494-3091; rathomas@hfs.purdue.edu
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