Black History Month
Showcasing Black Excellence - February 2023
Events
Week 1: Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Showcasing Black Excellence
Mistress of Ceremony: Madam President, Dr. Arrie Smith, African American Faculty & Staff Association - Fresno City College
Location: OAB Auditorium
- Welcome Remarks: Dr. Lataria Hall, Vice President of Student Services.
- Invocation: Rev. D.J. Criner, Pastor, St. Rest Baptist Church
- Black National Anthem: Christian David, FCC Graduate
- Libation Ceremony: Professor Auguste Kouadio & Professor Ronda Kelley, African American Studies Faculty
- Greetings and Acknowledgement of Guest: Dr. Arrie Smith, President, AAFSA
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Mitchell, Director, CSUF Medical Services
- Acknowledgement & Closing Words: Dr. Arrie Smith, President, AAFSA
- Closing Prayer: Rev. D.J. Criner, Pastor, St. Rest Baptist Church
Week 2: Wellness
Monday, February 6, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Thriving, more than Surviving
Presenter: Mr. Chris Pennywell
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Title: Fresno County Superintendent of Schools - African American Student Leadership Conference
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: The Fearless Athlete
Presenter: Mr. Kevin Jordan
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Challenges of the Formally Incarcerated
Presenter: Mr. Terry Myers
Location: OAB 131
Week 3: Performing Arts
Monday, February 13, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Music
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Drum Circle
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: TBA
Title: Poetry Jam (Open Forum)
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Title: Art
Presenter: Harley Roach Exhibitor
Location: Student Activities
Week 4: Black Leadership
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:15PM
Title: Black Male Excellence & Leadership
Location: Zoom Meeting for Black Male Excellence & Leadership
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Time: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Title: Focus on you, not the storm
Location: OAB 183
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Title: Dr. Jessica Harris; Author - High on the Hog
Location: OAB Auditorium
Friday, February 24, 2023
Time: 9:15AM-1:30PM
Title: Middle School African American Student Leadership Conference
Location: Off Campus
Time: 6:00PM-8:000PM
Title: Honoring Local Trailblazers
Location: Off Campus - African American Historical & Cultural Museum
Week 5: Closing Ceremony
Monday, February 27, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Business Panel
Panelist: Lynesha Senegal, Entrepreneur; Vincent Mayz, App Developer; Tamara Epperson, Real Estate; Amber Balakian, Entrepreneur and Instructor
Location: OAB Auditorium
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Title: Closing Ceremony
Speaker: Ms. Anita Evans, Madera Councilwoman
Location: OAB Auditorium
