UAA celebrates Black History Month in February with a series of programs and events. This year’s theme is “Black Women in American History and Culture.” All events are free to UAA students and open to the public.

The UAA Black Student Union and the UAA Multicultural Center are celebrating the launch of Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Dr. Melanie Watkins, psychiatrist and author of Taking My Medicine: My Journey from Teenage Mother to Physician, will share her story of the challenges she faced as a young single mother striving to meet her professional goals. Lunch will be served. All are invited. Dr. Watkins’s book will be available for purchase. This event is co-sponsored by the UAA Diversity Action Council. Interpreting services and other accommodation are available as needed with at least 48 hours advance notice. Please contact Mr. Andre Thorn of the UAA Multicultural Center at (907) 786-4080 or eathorn@uaa.alaska.edu.

Black History Month Launch
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 12-1:30 p.m.
Student Union Cafeteria

George T. Harper’s “Blacks in Alaska” historical photo display
Wednesday, Feb. 1-29
UAA/APU Consortium Library, third floor

Shihan the Poet
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Fine Arts, Room 150

Black History Jeopardy
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Student Union, The Den

Movie Night and discussion featuring the film “Higher Learning”
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 106

Divine Nine Black Greek Panel
Thursday, Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 106

For more information, visit the Multicultural Center website or call (907) 786-4080.