Kellogg Community College will continue its annual celebration of Black History Month next month with a series of community events focused on the African American experience.
All Black History Month events at KCC are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated and take place on KCC’s campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek.
Community-wide Sing-along: Traditional Hymns and African American Spirituals
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2
Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center Auditorium
KCC’s popular community hymn and spirituals sing-along event returns to campus! KCC Vocal Arts Director Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard will lead the audience in singing traditional Christian hymns and African American spirituals favored across various denominations.
Lunch ’n’ Learn with Ed Genesis
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4
Kellogg Room; streamed live to KCC regional center student lounges
Join us in welcoming local hip-hop artist Ed Genesis over lunch as he facilitates a seminar on hip-hop through a social justice lens. A light free lunch will be provided in the Kellogg Room while supplies last. (Participants at the regional centers are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation.)
African Drum and Dance Performance by Rootead
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13
Student Center
Reconnect with Black roots and celebrate youth empowerment and community healing with Rootead’s youth dance troupe. These spirited demonstrations will feature West African dance and djembe drumming.
Soul Food Luncheon
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19
Binda Performing Arts Center Lobby
A Black History Month favorite, the Soul Food Luncheon returns this year with a menu including traditional fried chicken, ribs and mac and cheese prepared by KCC staff and faculty, with sweet potatoes and collard greens provided by Taste-A-Licious Catering. Dessert choices include banana pudding, pound cake or peach cobbler. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for staff and community members.
Black-owned Business Showcase (BOBS)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19
Binda Lobby and Kellogg Room
Join us to support area Black-owned businesses, participate in prize raffles and more.
From Motown to Mic Drop: A Karaoke Celebration of Black Music
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28
Student Center
Join in the fun singing popular Motown classics!
In addition to the above events and activities, KCC’s Morris Library will host Black History Month book and movie displays in the library all month long.
For more information about Black History Month events at KCC, visit kellogg.edu/bhm.
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