Black History Month Events

Monday, February 4
Carolina Chocolate Drops
(African American String Band)
8 p.m.
Davis Fine Arts Building

Saturday, February 9
Bob Wilson Jersey Retirement
On Saturday February 9, during the pregame ceremony of the Men's basketball game. West Virginia State University will recognize the 60th anniversary for the undefeated 1947-48 Yellow Jacket team. That team went on to win the National CIAA Championship. Also during that ceremony, we will retire the jersey of Hall of Famer Bob Wilson. Bob Wilson played on the undefeated team and has since been inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame,the West Virginia State University Sports Hall of Fame, and the West Virginia Sports Writers Hall of Fame.

Monday, February 11
Legislative Briefing reception
5:30 - 7:30 p.m
Charleston Marriott - Hawks Nest Room

Thursday, February 14
Black History Month Convocation
Featured speaker :  Dr. James M. Lawson, veteran civil rights activist
11 a.m.
P.A. Williams Auditorium, Ferrell Hall

Thursday, February 14
Taste of Soul Food Sweetheart Luncheon
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Wilson University Union

Tuesday, February 19
Panel Discussion: Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Davis Fine Arts Theater

Tuesday, February 26
Black History Month Stamp Unveiling
Stamp for Charles Chestnutt
11 a.m.
Wilson University Union

Tuesday, February 26
National Center for Human Relations Convocation
“A Call to Men”
Featured speaker : Anthony Porter
1:30 p.m.
Wilson University Union

Thursday, February 28
Higher Education Day at the Legislature
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State Capitol

Thursday, February 28
Civil Rights Day Luncheon
11: 30 a.m.
Job Corps