Black History Month

Hair and There: A Brief Look at the History of Black Hair in America

Thursday, February 1
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Join us for a presentation on the history of Black Hair in America as it relates to identity, a symbol of resistance, culture, art, etc. This will be followed by a discussion with panelists who will share their experiences and a Q&A session. Food will be provided.

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Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror in Film

Monday, February 5
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, room 101

Horror Noire traces an untold history of Black Americans through their connection to the horror film genre. The movie presentation will be followed by a discussion afterwards. Food will be provided.

Movie Run Time:  1 h 23 min

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Mind Games! Games, Painting and Mental Health

Thursday, February 8
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Rio Grande, Maker's Space (room 179A)

Students will participate in painting and/or playing games, while learning about the importance of using these methods to de-stress and learn about the unique mental health statistics and facts as it pertains to the Black Community. A small presentation from PAC Counseling will be given. Food will be provided.

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Writers of River City: BHM Edition

Monday, February 12
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Join us for an poetry event that will have you giving snaps! This event will feature award winning poets – DaRell Pittman (aka Da Green Lantern), Antoinette F. Winstead, and Anthony Gordon. Food will be provided.

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BHM Presentation: Buffalo Soldiers

Monday, February 19
2:30 p.m.
Ozuna Library and Learning Center, room 217

Join Ozuna Library for a Buffalo Soldiers presentation in collaboration with the library exhibit Colonel Young's Letters Home.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact Cynthia Sanchez at csanchez@alamo.edu for more information.

Artist Talk: Jaylen Pigford

Monday, February 19
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Jaylen Pigford is an Afro-Latino painter born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and based in Houston. Pigford is a self-taught artist and has been creating artwork since childhood. He sees his work as a balance of light and dark. His paintings are autobiographical reflections on past negative experiences and adversity to tell a story of self-growth through uplifting works on canvas. Q&A to follow. Food will be provided.

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STEM and the Arts with Dr. Brickerson

Tuesday, February 20
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Join PAC's STEM Center as they how Dr. Eddie Brickerson. Dr. Brickerson will share his story with students and talk about how he connects STEM and the Arts. Lunch will be provided following the presentation.

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Dr. Eddie Brickerson is a modern-day renaissance man hailing from the gritty streets of Columbus, Ohio. Through hardship, he found music as a form of escape, ultimately placing him before industry great David Sonenberg. Eddie, a key contributor in the R&B group Fatty Koo, enjoyed success with a reality TV show featured on BET and a debut album released via Sony/Columbia Records. Behind the scenes, he’s collaborated with Grammy Award Winner Nipsey Hussle and NBA Hall of Famer Tony Parker. Eddie’s zeal for the arts and education led him to create Fly Underdog and become a business Professor for the Alamo Colleges. He holds a bachelor’s from the University of the Incarnate Word, an MBA from the University of Memphis, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Now Showing: Glory Road movie with Special Guest Nevil Shed

Tuesday, February 27
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Pedernales Hall, room 109

Nevil Shed is an American former basketball player. He attended Morris High school in 1962. He was a member of the Texas Western Miners team that won the 1966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament national championship. Food will be provided.

Movie Run Time: 1 h 58m

BHM Committee & PAC Speech/Undefeated Speaker present Resolute II

Tuesday, February 27
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center

BHM Committee and PAC Speech with Undefeated Speaker present two dynamic storytellers and Spoken Word Artists. Food will be provided.

Ozuna Library Book Discussion

Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment: The Military Career of Charles Young

Wednesday, February 28
12-1:30 p.m.
Ozuna Library and Learning Center, room 217

Join Ozuna Library for a Black History Month book discussion. This event is open to students, employees, and the community. This book club meeting will be an in-person event only. Light refreshments will be available.

Book Options: Current PAC students and employees can borrow a copy of the eBook from Ozuna Library.

Contact Cynthia Sanchez at csanchez@alamo.edu for more information.

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