Faculty, staff and students of Prairie View A&M University have been history-makers since the university’s humble beginnings in 1876. As the nation commemorates African American History Month this February, PVAMU will host various events and exhibits following the theme of “African American Artists, Musicians, and/or Writers: Stimulating, Agitating and Perpetuating Social Justice.”
Here’s a look at some of the events.
| Date and Time | Activity | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Date: 2/2 Time: 6:30 p.m. | Event: The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks Location: 1300 Victor Street, Houston, TX 77019 | Organizer: College of Nursing and The City of Houston | 832-393-1440 |
| Date: 2/4-3/1 Time: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Event: Culture: Our New Normal Art Exhibit Location: Northwest Houston Center, 9449 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 | Organizer: Prairie View A&M University, Northwest Houston Center and The John B. Coleman Library in collaboration with Bisong Art Gallery and D.R.E.A.M. Foundation |
| Date: 2/4 Time: 6-9 p.m. | Event: Opening Reception for Our New Normal Art Exhibit Location: NWHC , 9449 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 | Organizer: Prairie View A&M University, The Northwest Houston Center and The John B. Coleman Library in collaboration with Bisong Art Gallery and D.R.E.A.M. Foundation |
| Date: 2/7-3/12 Time: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Event: Art Faculty Exhibition | Organizer: The Texas Insititute for Preservation and History and Culture, Prairie View A&M University, School of Architecture Art Program | Tel: 936-261-9800 |
| Date: 2/10 Time: 5 p.m. | Event: African American History Month Screening: See You Yesterday, a film about using technology for social justice Location: Zoom: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvd-GhrT0iGtM3Mh_wTReYa4l0_636BAKh) | Organizer: Michael Massaro | Tel: 936-261-1505 |
| Date: 2/14-3/1 Time: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Event: Toni Morrison Exhibit Location: 1st floor - John B. Coleman Library | Organizer: Phyllis Earles |
| Date: 2/15 Time: 6-8 p.m. | Location: Zoom Virtual Event: Zoom Virtual Library Researching After Dark: Investigating Your Genealogy Roots Zoom Registration required: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdOGsqzMtHtA1Q6qM6ernnYzxAWy-9qKp | Organizer: Kimberly Gay | kmgay@pvamu.edu |
| Date: 2/16 Time: 2 p.m. | Event: African American History Month Screening: See You Yesterday, a film about using technology for social justice Location: Zoom: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItd-GhpzwoHNwXRpnMcw8lmvMdaB-Th05l) | Organizer: Michael Massaro | 936-261-1505 |
| Date: 2/17 Time: Noon- 2 p.m. | Event: Zoom Virtual Library Researching Lunch: Examining the Genealogy History of Prairie View A&M University Zoom Registration required: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqduuvpzwoG9DxbFWj0ESK21V239VK0b35 | Organizer: Kimberly Gay | kmgay@pvamu.edu |
| Date: 2/17 Time: 6:30 p.m. | Event: Public Address and Poetry Reading: Nikki Giovanni Speaks: In My Life and My Writing, the Unabashed Pursuit of Social Justice. Location: Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/pvamu) | Organizer: Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith | ejthomas-smith@pvamu.edu |
| Date: 2/18 Time: 6:30 p.m. | Event: Toni Morrison Programming: Praiseworthy Woman of Voice and Vision: Celebrating the Rhythms of Toni Morrison's Life Through Music, Dance and Spoken Word, Location: Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/pvamu) | Organizer: Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith | ejthomas-smith@pvamu.edu |
| Date: 2/22 Time: 2 p.m. via Zoom | Event: NWHC Library Tech Tuesday, Documenting the Black Freedom Struggle | Organizer: NWHC | 713-709-7155 |
| Date: 2/22 Time: 10 a.m. | Event: African American History Month Screening: See You Yesterday, a film about using technology for social justice Location: Zoom: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/97890681373?pwd=TEdQODVnZGo0Z1NyQ0hjSmxSS2FkUT09) | Organizer: Michael Massaro | 936-261-1505 |
| Date: 2/23 Time: Noon-1 p.m. | Event: Hump Day – West Indian Dance Troupe; African Dance Troupe; Conscious Hip Hop History Location: Holland and Gaines Memorial Student Park | Organizer: Office of Student Engagement, Shante Moore | 261-261-1340 |
| Date: 2/24 Time: 11 p.m. | Event: 8th Annual Essay/Oratory Contest (submission deadline) | Organizer: Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith | ejthomas-smith@pvamu.edu |
| Date: 2/24 Time: 1p.m.-2:30p.m. | Event: Virtual Center for Race and Justice “Black Digital Futures” Lecture Series | Organizer: College of Engineering | 936-261-3005 |
| Date: 3/3 Time: TBD | Event: Virtual Essay Oratory Contest | Organizer: Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith | ejthomas-smith@pvamu.edu |
For special assistance with disabilities, please call (936) 261-3585.
Events, dates, and times are subject to change.