January 22, 2016
Black History Month video series on singing, peace and justice
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A February film series at Purdue University will focus on singing for peace and justice by featuring the lives of Paul Robeson, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez.
The series, which is free and open to the public, will celebrate the links between music, civil rights and other social movements. Each film will be followed by a discussion.
* Feb. 9. 7-9 p.m., Beering Hall, Room 2290. "Paul Robeson, Here I Stand."
* Feb. 16. 7-9 p.m., Beering Hall, Room 2290. "Pete Seeger, The Power of Song."
* Feb. 23. 7-9 p.m. Beering Hall, Room 2290. "Joan Baez, How Sweet the Sound."
"These musical performers were activists in movements for civil rights, peace and justice, and the environment," said Harry Targ, professor of political science and event coordinator. "They exemplified the connections between the arts, music, and the struggles for social and economic justice."
The series is organized by the Committee on Peace Studies, and also supported by The Center for Research on Diversity and Inclusion, and the Department of Political Science.
Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, 765-494-9723, apatterson@purdue.edu
Source: Harry Targ, targ@purdue.edu
