The 1960s and the Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights
Dr. King
and Beyond
Daisy Bates
February 4 – July 1
“1964 Civil Rights Act:
50th Anniversary” –
Exhibition
Morris Library
(Info Rm on 1st Fl.)
After the assassination of President John F.
Kennedy, President Lyndon B. Johnson urged
Congress to pass Kennedy’s civil rights bill.
Signed into law on July 2nd, the civil rights bill
outlawed discrimination on the basis of race,
color, sex, religion or national origin in public
accommodations, education,
voting, employment, and housing. This
exhibition features books, manuscripts,
videos and photographs.
Saturday, February 22
MLK Day of Service
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Perkins Student Center
Sunday, February 23
Sit-In and Study
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Purnell 116/118
(Quiet & Group Study)
In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., UD students will participate in a day
of service and reflection. Volunteers will learn
the significance of service in the morning
before traveling to a service site in
Wilmington, Newark, or Elkton, MD. To
register visit: www.udel.edu/reslife/getting_involved/
In 1957 nine courageous children known as
the Little Rock Nine risked their lives to
integrate Central High School in Little Rock,
Arkansas. Their actions mobilized a nation to
ensure that access to a quality education was
granted to all Americans and helped to define
the Civil Rights Movement. In honor of the
Little Rock Nine, the Sit-In and Study
Thursday, February 27
program was piloted in 2013 to
Black History Month Extravaganza improve the academic performance of
featuring Living Legend
African American and Latino students
Harry Belafonte
by creating a culture of study and
7:00 pm; Doors open at 6:15 pm
community. To join the movement as a
Trabant Multipurpose Room
participant, call the CBC at (302) 831Tickets required
2991.
Wednesday, February 26
Haven presents
A Night with Kye
Harry Belafonte is one of America’s most groundbreaking
6:00 pm
entertainers and social activists. Belafonte developed an abiding
Perkins Rodney Room friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that lasted nearly
two decades. King described Belafonte as a “key ingredient to
Join us for a night with Kye
the global struggle for freedom and powerful tactical weapon in
Allums and hear his story
the Civil Rights Movement here in America.” Belafonte
about being the first Division
financed the Freedom Rides and the Student Non-Violent
One openly transgender athlete Coordinating Committee, supported voter registration drives and
in sports history, fighting for
helped to organize the March on Washington. He also played a
equality as a queer person of
significant role in ending apartheid in South Africa and for the
color, and the inspiration
release of his friend, Nelson Mandela. He has served the United
behind his montra: “I am
States as a Navy officer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and
Enough.”
cultural advisor for the Peace Corps. As an entertainer,
Belafonte was the first artist to sell over one million records for
his album “Calypso” and win an Emmy as a black producer. He
also received Oscar nominations for his role in the film Carmen
Jones. In 2011, his memoir, My Song, was published and his
bio-documentary, Sing Your Song, was awarded a NAACP
Image Award in 2012.
Mr. Belafonte will share first-hand accounts from the Civil
Rights Movement and his views on advancing equality and
justice today..
Friday, March 14
60’s Late-Night Dance Social
8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Perkins West Lounge
Before partying the night away to
current Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop
classics, students are invited to learn
dances from the 1960 like the Mashed
Potato, Jitter Bug/Swing and Twist
while moving to the soulful sounds
from that decade. The social will also
feature an old school and new school
dance contest.
EDUCATION
Angela Davis
Nelson Mandela
JOBS
For a complete list of programs and updates
visit the Center for Black Culture’s website
at www.udel.edu/CBC/ or call (302) 831-2991.
Sponsors: Center for Black Culture,
Cultural Programming Advisory Board, Black Student Union,
Office of Student Life, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of
Residence Life and Housing, Black Alumni Organization, Morris
Library, Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion and Haven.
VOTING RIGHTS
EQUALITY
Friday, February 28
Keep Your Eyes
on the Prize
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Center for Black Culture
Join us for a screening of the
award-winning civil rights
documentary series, Eyes on the Prize.
This series consist of 14 films that
cover America’s Civil Rights
Movement from 1954-1985. Ain’t
Scared of Your Jails (1960-61)
highlights college students joining the
fight for social justice and equality.
Additional film screenings can be
found at www.udel.edu/CBC/.
Saturday, March 22
Motown:
The Musical
11:00 am – 1:00 am
Broadway (New York)
Motown: The Musical features music
that inspired a generation, defined an
era, reshaped the music industry, and
changed our culture forever. This
exhilarating show captures the
essence of the visionary founder
Berry Gordy and the artists who
created the “Motown Sound.” These
artists fought against racism during a
crucial time of the 60s to bring
America closer together – breaking
barriers and encouraging movement
to the same beat.
FREEDOM
JUSTICE