In honor of Black History Month, Chattanooga State will present a series of virtual events open to the campus and community during February.
The Bond Arts & Culture Series, The Ties That Bond, will kick off February with a Tribute to C.C. Bond, a video presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The late Dr. Claude C. Bond was a longtime educator and activist known in the community for his work toward improving race relations. Viewers may log on at any point and watch the tribute here.
Dr. Adonijah Bakari will present Hidden Facts and Truths About Black History, a BHM seminar, covering African history, culture, religion, and philosophical thoughts on Feb. 10 from noon-1:30 p.m. This presentation can be accessed on zoom.us. Enter Meeting ID 985 6875 5992 with Passcode 272121. Dr. Bakari, a Temple University graduate with a Ph.D. in African American Studies, is the chair of Middle Tennessee State University’s Africana Studies Program and the co-founder and co-director of Brother-to-Brother, a Nashville-based initiative that seeks to empower young men, their families and communities through social service, economic development and educational enrichment programs. An international traveler, Dr. Bakari has visited African nations and studied in Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru and Australia.
An amazing lineup of films will offer individuals the chance to view seven films streaming now on Hulu, Netflix or PBS. Students and employees of Chattanooga State can access most of the films for free through the Kolwyck Library & Information Commons (KLIC). Panel discussions will be hosted during the “African American Film Festival” scheduled for Feb. 16-18. See times and Zoom login information below.
On Feb. 24, Dr. Jameta Barlow will discuss Black Health and Wellness.
Movie Panel Discussions:
BlackKklansman // Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.
Discussion with Criminal Investigator Chuck Martin
WATCH>> https://bit.ly/3onwP9b | Meeting ID 953 1296 4692 | Passcode 852591
Good Trouble // Feb. 17 at noon.
Discussion with Bettie Mae Fikes, the “Voice” of Selma
WATCH>> https//bit.ly/3a8DK0Q | Meeting ID 961 0342 7129| Passcode 239593
If Beale Street Could Talk // Feb. 17 at 1:15 p.m.
Discussion with Chattanooga State BOSS Director Amanda Jordan and her husband Pastor JaMichael Jordan
WATCH>> https://bit.ly/2YkFZsG | Meeting ID 962 9819 0739| Passcode 035761
I Am Not Your Negro // Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
Discussion with Dr. Felysha Jenkins and Chaplain Chris Jones
WATCH>> https://bit.ly/3cl1sKk | Meeting ID 990 7212 6358| Passcode 408347
See You Yesterday // Feb. 18 at noon
Discussion with the writer of the film Stefon Bristol
WATCH>> https://www.netflix.com/
Boss - The Black Experience in Business // Feb. 18 at 1:15 p.m.
Discussion with Avanade’s Jamal Pope and Jonathan Norris from the U.S. Bank
WATCH>> https://bit.ly/3t62O1h | Meeting ID 940 1054 0332| Passcode 741844
Blacking Up - Hip-Hop's Remix of Race and Identity // Feb. 18 at noon
Discussion with Dr. Christopher Emdin, Columbia University
WATCH>> https://bit.ly/3iXhAml | Meeting ID 955 8776 3622 | Passcode 375091
Final Event:
Black Health & Wellness // Feb. 24 at noon
Dr. Jameta Barlow will discuss wellness and disparities in African American health
DISCUSSION PANEL>> zoom.us | Meeting ID 977 4903 2216| Passcode 315987
For more information about these events, contact Stacee Jones at 423-697-2409 or by email stracee.jones@chattanoogastate.edu.