Let Us All Celebrate Black History Month
February 6 | Black History Month Kick-Off Luncheon at the Main Cafeteria | A special combo will be offered that includes two ribs, one piece of catfish, two vegetables and a 20 oz. fountain beverage and bread for $5.25 plus tax. |
| February 6, 11:30-12:00 Cafeteria Large Conference Room | A dialogue on the "Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. DuBois | Historical overview of DuBois' life, philosophies, and reflections on essays III and XI. Faciliated by Ella DuBose. This book can be read free of charge on line. |
| February 11, 11:30 Weinberg Auditorium | "Tuskegee Airmen" presentation by Will Minter | On July 19, 1941, the Air Force began a program at Tuskegee Army Air Field to train Black Americans as military pilots. The TAAF was located at Tuskegee Institute, one of the very few American institutions to own, develop, and control facilities for military flight instruction. The all-Black squadrons of Tuskegee Airmen were highly decorated World War II combat veterans. |
| February 18, 11:30 Weinberg Auditorium | Guest Speaker | Dr. Olga Welch, Professor and Department Head of Counseling, Deafness, and Human Services at UT |
| February 25, 11:30 Wigner Auditorium | Soul Food and Black History Month Choir | Sample soul food with an African-American flair and listen to the music of the Black History Month Choir and Flutist. If you want to share your culinary skills, contact Marilyn Langston at 574-8942. |
| February 1-28 Cafeteria Display Case | Works of ORNL artist, David White | Winner of the Trivia Contest will be allowed to select a picture from this display. |
| February 1-21 | African-American Trivia Contest | Test your knowledge on African-American trivia. Enter on-line or pick up a contest form in the Cafeteria. Winner will be announce at the February 25th program. |