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Celebrate Black History Month at King's University College

There is no registration for these events.

Movie Night: Boyz N the Hood, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., Kenny Theatre

Summary: Half-brothers Doughboy (Ice Cube) and Ricky Baker (Morris Chestnut) are foils for each other's personalities, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the "All-American" athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC, and seeks salvation through sports, while Doughboy succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honour. Between these two is their friend Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), who is lucky to have a father, Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne), to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. In collaboration with the King’s BSA and the BSA at Western.

All-Black Career Panel, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Vitali Student Lounge

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring an all-Black group of professionals from diverse fields. This event offers Black students the opportunity to connect with accomplished individuals, gain insights into their career journeys, and explore mentorship possibilities. Come and see yourself reflected in these roles, as we celebrate Black excellence and create pathways for growth and connection.

Steel Beats: Celebrating the History of the Steel Drums, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Kenny Theatre

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean with Beechnut Steel and King’s alumnus Zaahy Ali, BA ‘23. Join us for an afternoon filled with the lively rhythms of the steel drums as Zaahy performs and shares the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic instrument in the Caribbean. In collaboration with the King’s BSA and KUCSC.

 

History Now! Black Heritage in Southwestern Ontario

Feb. 5, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lecture Theatre, Huron University

In celebration of Black History Month, Museum London is honoured to present Black Heritage in Southwestern Ontario: A Roundtable with Curators and Historians. This discussion will feature Irene Moore Davis, Assistant Curator at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum; Bryan Prince and Shannon Price from the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum; Heather Rennalls from Oxford County; Doug Robbins from the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society; and Zahra McDoom, TD Curator of Collections at Museum London.

Presented in partnership with Huron Community History Centre at Huron University College, all History Now! lectures are free to students and educators. This iteration of History Now! is additionally presented in partnership with the London Black History Coordinating Committee. We ask everyone else to pay what they can upon entry. Free to all students and teachers with valid student or teacher ID. Registration is required for all.


History Now! Black Heritage in Southwestern Ontario

Feb. 5, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lecture Theatre, Huron University

In celebration of Black History Month, Museum London is honoured to present Black Heritage in Southwestern Ontario: A Roundtable with Curators and Historians. This discussion will feature Irene Moore Davis, Assistant Curator at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum; Bryan Prince and Shannon Price from the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum; Heather Rennalls from Oxford County; Doug Robbins from the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society; and Zahra McDoom, TD Curator of Collections at Museum London.

Presented in partnership with Huron Community History Centre at Huron University College, all History Now! lectures are free to students and educators. This iteration of History Now! is additionally presented in partnership with the London Black History Coordinating Committee. We ask everyone else to pay what they can upon entry. Free to all students and teachers with valid student or teacher ID. Registration is required for all.


Black Alumni Networking Reception

Feb. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Toronto Designers Market, Holt Renfrew Centre, 50 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON

In recognition of Black History Month, Western Alumni and the Black at Western Alumni Chapter (BAWA) are excited to host a Black Alumni Networking Reception in Toronto. All are welcome! 

Join us for an evening filled with Western connections and inspiring conversations. The event takes place in the Toronto Designers Market, which is owned and operated by Karen Ferguson, BA'92, a designer and entrepreneur with a passion for fostering local talent.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to meet fellow alumni and grow your professional and personal network.
For more details and to register for the reception, click here.

Fridays @ 12:30 Concert Series Presents Kathryn Patricia Cobbler

Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m.
Location: von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Don Wright Faculty of Music and via livestream

Composer and violist Kathryn Patricia Cobbler brings Unyielding Roots, a programme of musical works that reflect upon elements of the Caribbean immigrant and African diaspora experience to the series. The art explores a multicultural lens and definitions of beauty against a North American colonial landscape.

Interested in more “Fridays” events? Visit music.uwo.ca/events/fridays.html


Western University Wind Ensemble: Meditation and Exultation

Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Don Wright Faculty of Music

This concert will feature the 2024-25 Winds, Brass and Percussion Student Concerto Competition winner Finn Inglis, clarinet. Repertoire will include works by Jake Runestad, James David, Michael Daugherty, and Benjamin Horne, featuring Colleen Richardson as Music Director.

Interested in more Western University Wind Ensemble events at the Don Wright Faculty of Music? Visit music.uwo.ca/ensembles/wind-ensemble


Symphonic Band Concert: Diverse Dances

Feb. 8, 3 p.m.
Location: Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Don Wright Faculty of Music

The first concert of the winter term is celebration of diverse musical styles including Army of the Nile by Kenneth J. Alford, A Movement for Rosa by Mark Camphouse, an arrangement of Mock Morris by Percy Grainger, selections from Jack Stamp's jazz-inspired work Bandancing, and Chorale and Shaker Dance by John Zdechlik.

Interested in more Symphonic Band events at the Don Wright Faculty of Music? Visit music.uwo.ca/ensembles/symphonic-band


Anti-Black Racism Workshop - Western Alumni

Feb. 18, 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event on Zoom

Anti-Black racism in North America is a legacy of not just colonialism, but the transatlantic slave trade and the subsequent mistreatment of Black people following the abolition of slavery.

This workshop aims to facilitate learning about anti-Black racism in North America from a contemporary standpoint. Participants will gain insight into common terms related to anti-Black racism, alongside a review of the different ways anti-Black racism has been manifested, and learn practical strategies that can be used to address anti-Black racism in your day-to-day lives.
 
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Define anti-Black racism and related concepts.
  2. Identify different ways contemporary anti-Black racism has manifested across North America and Canada.
  3. Explore options to practice allyship and micro-interventions to address anti-Black racism.

Please contact Western Alumni if you require information in an alternate format or have other accessibility needs. If you would like to attend this event you can RSVP online here.