West LA Times

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebration: AfroBeats Party

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

THUR, FEB 9: LACCD Celebration

NOON - 2:00 PM at LA Southwest College | 1600 W. Imperial Hwy, LA, CA 90047This 9-campus celebration will feature free In-N-Out meals, Gift Bags, T-shirts and remarks from Guest Speaker Dr. Chike Akua. Dr. Akua is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Clark Atlanta University and was named one of the "50 Leaders of Tomorrow" by Ebony Magazine. This is an In-Person and Virtual Event. 

Register at bit.ly/LACCDBHM2023

 

TUES, FEB 14: Love Speaks

LET’S TALK: In honor of Black Power Couples throughout history, come listen and discuss “Love Speak – Are You Listening?” Grab some snacks and mix & mingleBSU Office (FA 102) @ 12:30 pm

 

THUR, FEB 16: Film - "Judas and the Black Messiah"

FILM SCREENING: Bring a friend and make some new ones at this free screening of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” a biographical drama about the betrayal of the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960sGC 160 @ 12:30 pm

 

WED, FEB 22: AfroBeats Party

AFRO BEATS CELEBRATION: Music, performance, snacks and feeling the vibe. More details soon.Wildcat Walkway (in front of MSA) @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm

 

MON, FEB 27: Film - "Nope"

FILM SCREENING 11:10AM, MSA 003: Enjoy a free screening of “Nope”, written and co-produced by Jordan Peele FUN FACT: several students from the  West LA College film/TV production crafts program worked on this film.

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COORDINATED BY BLACK SCHOLARS UNITED (BSU)

Culture, Community & Collegiate Success

JUNE 1, 2023: BLACK GRADUATION

Save the date for the 9-campus Black Graduation Ceremony sponsored by LACCD's African American Outreach Initiative (AAOI). Watch for announcements later this Spring. 

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