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Here are several activities you can participate in to honor Black History Month. You earn a point for each activity (up to 4) which will count towards a raffle with a reward (1 per person). You can submit your typed answers to the following form: https://forms.gle/XBqRjE8E3LRZ33om8

Here are the prizes:

- $25.00 Walmart gift cards (4 available)
- $25.00 bookstore cards (2 available)
- Small gift basket with assorted food items (2 available)

Can you answer the following question:

What is the theme for Black History Month in 2021?

Watch a video to learn about the art of stepping! Then answer the following question: "Which parts of the body are responsible for producing sound when stepping?"

Talk Your Talk with Porsha O and Students
6 p.m.
Feb. 12
Student Union Building Georgian Rooms
This event is a Black History Month tribute celebrating who students are, where they come from and what they stand for through poetry and spoken word. Utilizing the prompt, “What does Black History Mean to You?” Students have the opportunity to voice their stories and experiences. Porsha Olayiwola will be speaking and provide a platform for students to embrace this. Contact caw1688@truman.edu if interested in performing spoken word at this event. Post a selfie on Twitter/Instagram of you at the event with #BHMTruman2021 to gain a point for the raffle!

Tea @ 3p - INTERSECTIONALITY: What it is and what it isn't
3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18

Pour a cup of your favorite tea (or coffee!) as the CDI hosts a virtual roundtable discussion centered around intersectionality.

Zoom meeting ID: 9700 4111 858

Note: Attendance will be taken and count as a point towards the raffle!

The Hate U Give
7 p.m.
Feb. 19
Student Union Building Georgian Rooms
In collaboration with Phi Beta Sigma and the Queers of Color Collective, SAB will host a showing of the film “The Hate U Give”. Following the film, there will be a panel of members from Truman’s Inclusive Excellence Committee to lead students in discussion. Post a selfie on Twitter/Instagram of you at the event with #BHMTruman2021 to gain a point for the raffle!

Tea @ 3p - PITFALLS OF 'ALLYSHIP': A discussion of intent, impact, accountability, and where it often falls short
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24

Pour a cup of your favorite tea (or coffee!) as the CDI hosts a virtual roundtable discussion centered around 'allyship.'

Zoom meeting ID: 9700 4111 858

Note: Attendance will be taken and count as a point towards the raffle!

Watch a film that relates to Black History and write a 100-word critique.

Feel free to chose one of the suggested films or select a different film that addresses being Black in America. Here are some suggestions:

Selma
Hidden Figures
12 Years a Slave
Malcolm X
Moonlight
The Hate You Give, which will be shown on Friday 19th at 7 pm by the SAB.
Glory
42
BlacKKKlansman

Write a 200-word Personal Reflection:

Topic:

When were you first aware of race?

Can you answer the following question?

What do you know about The Divine Nine? Name them.