Black History Month

Black History Month in February is centered on the contributions of African Americans in Hawaii. The African American Diversity and Cultural Center along with UHM are putting on a series of lectures to recognize and celebrate these achievements. Lectures will take place on and off campus. Please see the list of events below for more information.

Black History Month Activities

• Tues., Feb. 2, 2016—Black History Month Exhibition Opening Night Ceremonies—City Hall Municipal Gallery downtown. Entertainment & Refreshments.
4:30 to 6:00pm.
• Thurs., Feb. 4, 2016—Prof. Albert Broussard, UHM Art Auditorium Lecture about the civil rights attorney T. McCants Stewart. Stewart is regarded as the first African American attorney in Hawaii and his legal career suggest that he fought for the rights of the Hawaiian people in much the same respect that he had fought for African American equality on the Mainland. Refreshments. 5:30 to 8:00pm.
• Fri., Feb. 5, 2016—Hawaii Judiciary History Center Prof. Albert Broussard Lecture about T. McCants Stewart defending Hawaiian Land rights before the Supreme Court 1899. 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Refreshments.
• Sun., Feb. 7, 2016—Trinity Missionary Baptist Church (near the airport)-Prof. Albert Broussard will talk with church members and visitors. 1:00pm after service. Light Lunch served.

Ticket Information
Free

Event Sponsor
African American Diversity and Cultural Center of Hawaii, Mānoa Campus

More Information
Deloris Guttman, (808) 597-1341, aadcch@aadcch.org, http://www.aadcch.org

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