The African American West, 1528 to 2000 - Additional Events
As part of our commitment to diversity we are partnering with Macy’s to present an exhibit at Suzzallo Library, "Northwest Black Pioneers." The exhibit, which features examples of Pacific Northwest African American leaders through our history, begins on February 1, 2006 to celebrate Black History Month, and runs into April, 2006.
This lecture series is presented with:
In addition, below is a list of other events raising cultural awareness during Black History Month
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts - Leon Bates Concert
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 8 p.m.
Single tickets: $32
Renowned pianist Leon Bates' love for music has served to inspire and strengthen the UW World Series' commitment to education. The promise continues to deliver as Bates spends a week of residency working with Seattle Public Schools. More information...Return to main 2006 History Lecture Series page
Single tickets: $32
Renowned pianist Leon Bates' love for music has served to inspire and strengthen the UW World Series' commitment to education. The promise continues to deliver as Bates spends a week of residency working with Seattle Public Schools. More information...
School of Music - Hammer Jazz Concert - Mallet Head Series
Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music
This music made with hammers on bars and strings features faculty members Tom Collier, vibraphone, and Marc Seales, piano in concert. More information...
Tickets: $10
Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music
This music made with hammers on bars and strings features faculty members Tom Collier, vibraphone, and Marc Seales, piano in concert. More information...
School of Drama - Voir Dire
February 15-26, 2006
By Joe Sutton directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Studio 201
Six jurors are asked to 'Voir Dire,' or speak truly, when a prominent Black high school principal is arrested for buying crack cocaine. Sutton’s explosive look at the American justice system was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and asks the question posed to every potential juror - Can you be fair? More information...
By Joe Sutton directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Studio 201
Six jurors are asked to 'Voir Dire,' or speak truly, when a prominent Black high school principal is arrested for buying crack cocaine. Sutton’s explosive look at the American justice system was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and asks the question posed to every potential juror - Can you be fair? More information...
Books
The Washington Center for the Book at the Seattle Public Library recently announced the Washington State Book Award winners. On that coveted list is History faculty member, Nikhil Pal Singh for his recent publication, Black Is a Country: Race and the Unfinished Struggle for Democracy (Harvard University Press)
The list of finalists included another faculty member from history, Stephanie Camp, for her book, Closer to Freedom: Enslaved Women and Everyday Resistance in the Plantation South (University of North Carolina Press)
The list of finalists included another faculty member from history, Stephanie Camp, for her book, Closer to Freedom: Enslaved Women and Everyday Resistance in the Plantation South (University of North Carolina Press)
Projects
The Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project is based at the University of Washington. Its mission is to develop and disseminate new research about Seattle's history of social movements for racial and economic justice. Staff and volunteers conduct oral histories; collect personal papers, photographs, and memorabilia; and write essays that recount the important events and struggles and profile the people who have fought for racial and economic justice in Washington State. This project has the most extensive online collection of materials for any chapter of the Black Panther Party. Visit the site...