2019 Spring
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMEMORATION FEATURING WIL HAYGOOD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 | 7P | LOEB PLAYHOUSE, STEWART CENTER
Washington Post writer and author, Wil Haygood will deliver the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative keynot. Haygood wrote the 2008 article, "A Butler Well Served by This Election," and several books, including, "The Butler: A Witness to History." His latest book, "Tigerland, 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing," depicts the journey of an all-black high school that won Ohio's basketball ad baseball championships in the year that Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.
KINFOLK DINNER
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 | 5:30P | BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
In honor of Marting Luther King, Jr. the BCC & Cilmar, will host this dinner gathering to engage in a moment of mindfulness, community building, and transformation. All are invited for a sit-down affair over a common dish of soup. Bring a guest, meet new friends and learn something new about yourself and others.
THE COLORED MUSEUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | 7:00P | PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION NORTH BALLROOM
The Black Cultural Center proudly presents this dramatic stage exploration of African-American culture and experiences in a satirical trip through time. "The Colored Museum" has electrified, discomforted, and delighted audiences of all backgrounds, redefining ideas and perceptions of what it means to be black in contemporary America. The play features 11 "exhibits" that undermine black stereotypes old and new; and that reinforce truths about what it means to be Black.
AUTOMATING INEQUALITY: HOW HIGH-TECH TOOLS PROFILE, POLICE AND PUNISH THE POOR
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 4:30P | FOWLER HALL, STEWART CENTER
Virginia Eubanks, associate professor of political science at the University of Albany, will discuss her latest published work - an investigation into how subjective systems of data analytics are negatively skewed and target people of a particular socioeconomic status. Operating at the intersection of technology - data mining, polyalgorithm and predictive models of risk - Eubanks presentation will explain how technology can contribute to the marginaltion of poor people and people of color.
BLACK EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP - PANEL DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 7:30P | BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the field of Black Studies, the Black Cultural Center will welcome a panel of African-American Purdue Alumni who work in the field of Black Studies. Participants will share their current scholarship, discuss Black Studies in the 21st century and share their views on the future of the fields scholarship and activism.
FEATURED ARTIST: LOBYN HAMILTON
MON - FRI, FEBRUARY 18-22 | RUEFF GALLERY EAST, PAO HALL
He breaks records, literally. Lobyn Hamilton, aka The Vinyl Record ARtist, spins us back to nostalgic times using records, LP spines and covers to recreate iconic imagery and abstract portraits. A self-taught artist and former DJ, music is at the cornerstone of his magnificent pieces. Collected by cultural icons such as Nas, Kanye West and Tom Joyner, this young artist is using his medium to speak to sociopolitical issues, explore identity and celebrate the Black Experience.
CHEF, BRYANT TERRY: TALKS FOOD JUSTICE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | 5:30P | MARIOTT HALL DEMO KITCHEN
How can we provide healthy food choices for all, regardless of income, geography or race? Chef Bryant Tery whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, and Essence, will show how what we eat affects issues such as poverty, sustainability and structural racism. How can we supply healthy food to low-income, urban areas? What can we all do - urban dwellers to suburbanites - to eat more clean? By fusing food justice and personal history, Terry will reveal how to improve access to fresh food in our communities.
RSVP at tinyurl.com/bccbryantterry
BCC COFFEE HOUSE
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12-23 | 7:00P | BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
Special performances by the Black Cultural Center performing arts ensembles.
THE FIRST STEP: HONORING PURDUE'S FIRST BLACK GRADUATE DAVID ROBERT LEWIS, CIVIL ENGINEERING, 1894
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 10:00AM-11:30AM | NEIL ARMSTRONG HALL
This tribute to Lewis and his historical accomplishments features Mamon Powers, Jr. (BSCE, '70) chairman and CEO of Powers and Sons Construction Co.
BLACK VIOLIN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 | 7:30P | LOEB PLAYHOUSE, STEWART CENTER
Virginia Eubanks, associate professor of political science at the University of Albany, will discuss her latest published work - an investigation into how subjective systems of data analytics are negatively skewed and target people of a particular socioeconomic status. Operating at the intersection of technology - data mining, polyalgorithm and predictive models of risk - Eubanks presentation will explain how technology can contribute to the marginaltion of poor people and people of color.
AFRICAN PRINTS IN CONVERSATION: REFLECTIONS FROM A GLOBAL SYNERGY GRANT
MARCH 4-30 | BALCK CULTURAL CENTER
Kadari Taylor-Watson explores the significance of African textiles from Ghana, West Africa. The exhibit examines African prints and indigenous textiles in order to better understand Ghanaian history and the social expectations of womanhood in Ghana. The exhibit will ignite conversations about the role of material culture in preserving history, challengeing negative assumptions about Africa and promoting cross-cultural dialogues.
SPRING BREAK RESEARCH TOUR
MON-SAT, MARCH 11-16 | HARLEM, NEW YORK
The tour will illuminate the richness of Black history, arts and culture with a focus on Black excellence at various sites across Harlen, including the Apollo Theater, the Schomburb Center for Research in Black Culture, BET studios and more.
AN EVENING WITH RUTH CARTER, COSTUME DESIGNER
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 | 6P | LOEB PLAYHOUSE, STEWART CENTER
The buzz from teh breakout hit movie "Black Panther" is still vibrating in no small part due to its stunning costume design by the phenom Ruth E. Carter, an African-American costume designer from film and television. She has over 40 films to her credit during nearly a 30 year career. She has earned two nominations for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the films "Malcolm X", directed by Spike Lee and "Amistad", directed by Steven Spielberg.
WOC (WOMEN OF COLOR) IN DESIGN SUMMIT
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 | 9:00A-4:30P | THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
This inaugural Women of Color in Design Summit features inspiring women across various fields using innovative design to be change agents. This summit will provide women a platform to discuss and share the success's taking place and how women are utilizing creative strategies for impact.
The Call for Presenters is open now until Feb 15, 2019.
Follow this link to submit an abstract.
For questions email Danicia Malone
HOWARD MANDEL J.A.M SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 | 4:00P | THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
Author and jazz critic Howard Mandel is featured in this Jazz Appreciation Month recogniztion event. Mandel will discuss how the iniatives and innovations of Black Jazz musicians in the 1960's and 1970's generated freedoms taken up by musicians and audiences across demographics and genres.
INTIMATE APPAREL BY LYNN NOTTAGE
APRIL 5-20 | VARIOUS SHOWTIMES | MONON DEPOT THEATER
In this play based in 1905. Esther, a skilled African-American seamstress, sews the finest intimate apparel for customers ranging from refined Fifht Avenue wives to prostitutes in the racy Tenderloin district of 1905's New Yor City. Her story explores the insidious effects of racism and classism; the social oppression of women; and the bravery, hard work, friendship, and love of people forgotten by history.
Performances are at 7:30p Apri 5-7, Apri 12 - 14 and April 19020
Tickets are $8 for students, $11 for youth, $16 for seniors and $19 for adults.
SPRING CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 7P | LOEB PLAYHOUSE, STEWART CENTER
The BCC performing arts ensembles will explore Black excellence and commemorate the history of hip hop music and its impacts on African-American culture.
GORDON PARKS EXHIBIT: BLACK MIGRATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 | 8AM-10PM | THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
This exhibition will illustrate the essence of the Black migration experience through images captured during both domestic and international voyages.
JUNE JUBILEE
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 | 6P | NORTH BALLROOM PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION
The BCC invites you to join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration experience. Enjoy culinary delights and performances. The dress for this event is festive. Tickets are $50.
Stay tuned for details regarding rsvp.
- Cultural Arts Series
- Upcoming Events
- 50 years of History