TCU Black History Month 2006Wednesday, February 1
Kickoff – Real Talk
SC Lounge
12:00 p.m.
Student-led discussion on various topics that revolve around the Black community in Fort Worth and on the TCU campus.

Worship Service & Fellowship Dinner Honoring Black History
Robert Carr Chapel
5:15 p.m.
A nod to various leaders who have been instrumental in the Civil Rights arena, theology, social issues and more. A free fellowship dinner immediately following the service. Fellowship dinner immediately following service.
Co-sponsored with University Ministries

Saturday, February 4
Alpha Phi Alpha Funkytown Stompdown
Ed Landreth Auditorium
6:30 p.m.
The men of Alpha Phi Alpha bring you the first ever college stepshow competition at TCU. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $10 and will be sold in the main during lunch time Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday, February 7
Tribute to Lost Pioneers in 2005
SC Lounge
4:00 p.m.
A display honoring leaders in the African American community who passed in 2005.

Friday, February 10
Delta Sigma Theta Crimson & CrŠme Pageant
SC Ballroom
7:18 p.m.
The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. host their scholarship pageant whose funds are raised by the men participants. Another portion of the funds raised from the pageant go toward the Thika Memorial Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. There is a wing in this hospital that was founded by Delta Sigma Theta in 1955 and it helps first time mothers with prenatal care and postnatal care.

Tuesday, February 14
Brite Black Seminarians Union Chapel Series I
Using Our Legacy to Enhance Our Future – Africa
Robert Carr Chapel
11:00 a.m.
A three-part series from the Brite Black Seminarians kicks off with a look at the historical religious influence from Africa. Reverend Alphie Wines, a Brite Divinity Ph.D. student, will bless the community with the Word of God.

Wednesday, February 15
Alpha Kappa Alpha First Steps
Ed Landreth Auditorium
7:08 p.m.
The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. sponsors its 4th Annual First Steps event which features a step competition between Panhellenic sororities for prizes.

Thursday, February 16
BET – Black Entertainers at TCU
Presents: African Americans in Entertainment
SC Ballroom
6:00 p.m.
Student initiated event whose goal is to enrich students/staff/faculty of all backgrounds on the history of African Americans in the entertainment industry. Choreographed and directed by Junior Ballet/Modern Dance major, Marcus Nicholson.

Saturday, February 18
Soul Steppers 4th Annual Step Show
Ed Landreth Auditorium
7:20 p.m.
The Soul Steppers once again bring their program together to collaborate with other student organizations for the purpose of fellowship and minister through stepping.

Monday, February 20
NPHC Jazz Caf‚
Foster Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby
7:00 p.m.
The Jazz Cafe serves up its third year highlighting the singing and poetry talents of students, faculty, and staff. Free coffee and snacks provided.

Tuesday, February 21
Brite Black Seminarians Union Chapel Series II
Using Our Legacy to Enhance Our Future – Caribbean
Robert Carr Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Second series which looks at the religious aspects brought to American through Caribbean influence. Reverend Dollie Pankey, Brite alumnae, will lead this service.

Wednesday, February 22
ITF Luncheon
SC 205-206
12:00 p.m.
This month’s diversity topic honors the month by highlighting Black cultural entertainment.

Thursday, February 23
Night at the Apollo
SC Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
The Apollo Theatre is at TCU for this evening only as students display their talents to compete for a $200 cash prize. But they first have to endure the Sandman and booing from the crowd!

Tuesday, February 28
Brite Black Seminarians Union Chapel Series III
Using Our Legacy to Enhance Our Future – African American
Robert Carr Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Finale in the three-part series which features a service encompassing all traditions through the Black Church in America. Reverend Ralph Emerson from Rising Star Baptist Church will preach during this ceremony.

Greg Trevi¤o
Director, Intercultural Services
TCU Box 297090
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-5551
817-257-5666 Fax
www.diversity.tcu.edu