Black History Month Events, Feb. 9 thru Feb. 24

February 5, 2021 / Events

EVENT 2:                Black Sororities and Fraternities:  Finding Family and Embracing Identity 
Sponsors:               The NOVA Alexandria Campus – Dr. Jean Braden Center for Women, Gender and Social Equity and The Institute for Public Service 
Date/Time:             Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m.
Link:                         Register Here.
Hashtag:                 #CelebrateBlackHistoryMonth #BlackSororities #BlackFraternities

Description:
Join us for a conversation with leaders and members of Black sororities and fraternities.  You will get to hear about their experiences and how being a member has impacted their lives socially, personally, and professionally. 

Special Guests and Contributors:

  • Dr. Lynette Garrett, professor, NOVA Department of History; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
  • Ms. Ella Gilliam, coordinator, NOVA Department of Learning and Technology Resources; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Dr. Twyla Jones, assistant coordinator, NOVA Office of International Education; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
  • Dr. Jason Ottley, executive director, The Bond Educational Group; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • Ms. Kirstin Riddick, coordinator, NOVA Department of Technology Innovation in Learning and Teaching; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Mr. JT Thomas, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

EVENT 3:                Opportunities in the STEM — Science – Technology – Engineering – Math — Field for Minority Students 
Sponsors:               The NOVA Alexandria Campus – Dr. Jean Braden Center for Women, Gender and Social Equity and The Institute for Public Service 
Date:                        Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m.
Link:                         Register Here.
Hashtag:                 #CelebrateBlackHistoryMonth #STEM

Description: 
Experts will discuss their journey, how they navigated the STEM industry to become successful professionals, and opportunities that minority students can explore. 

Special Guests and Contributors: 

  • Ms. Paula Ford, dean, NOVA Department of Information and Engineering Technology
  • Dr. Lethia Jackson, professor & chair, Bowie State Department of Technology & Security
  • Dr. Arik King, founder & executive director, Future Kings 

 

EVENT 4:               We M.A.D.E. It:  Creating a Chance to Advance 
Sponsors:              The NOVA Alexandria Campus – Dr. Jean Braden Center for Women, Gender and Social Equity and The Institute for Public Service 
Date:                       Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m.
Link:                        Register Here.
Hashtag:                #Flint #WeMadeIt #Transform #AnotherChance #Opportunity #CriminalJusticeReform #Entrepreneur #PublicService #CelebrateBlackHistoryMonth

Description: 
From tragedy to self-transformation to triumph, join us for an in depth conversation about criminal justice reform and the prison system, environmental and social justice, and Flint (Michigan) with the M.A.D.E. Institute. Returning citizens of the community will share their journeys of personal struggles to becoming successful entrepreneurial founders of the M.A.D.E. Institute and how they are helping to give people another chance in life to succeed. 

Special Guests and Contributors: 

  • Mr. Timothy Abdul-Matin, co-founder, The M.A.D.E Institute
  • Mr. Leon El-Alamin, founder, The M.A.D.E Institute 

 

EVENT 5:               More Than An Athlete 
Date:                       Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.
Link:                        Register Here. 
Hashtag:                #CelebrateBlackHistoryMonth #MoreThanAnAthlete #DoingMoreThanDribbling #PublicService 

Description: 
Join us for a conversation with athletes discussing their journey — life in and out of the arena — their careers and making a difference in society. 

 

EVENT 6:               A Talk with the WVU Vice President:  Growing Up Black in Rural America, Breaking Barriers & Leading a Life of Service 
Sponsors:              The NOVA Alexandria Campus – Dr. Jean Braden Center for Women, Gender and Social Equity and The Institute for Public Service 
Date:                       Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m.
Link:                        Register Here.
Hashtag:                #CelebrateBlackHistoryMonth #Military #Veterans #PublicService

Description: 
Join for us a talk with Major General Vice President Kenneth Gray as he discusses growing up Black in rural America, breaking barriers & leading a life of service. 

Special Guest:

  • Kenneth Gray, vice president, Major General

 

EVENT 7:               Remember the Titans: A Tribute to Coach Boone and the 1971 Titans Football Team 
Date:                      Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m.
Link:                        Register Here.  
Hashtag:                #RememberTheTitans #1971 #ChampionsforChange #CoachBoone #TitansTeam #Football #Unity #CelebrateBlackHistory #MoreThanAnAthlete 

Description: 
Please join us for a special event to remember the historic 1971 T.C. Williams High School Titans football team.  Special guests and team members will talk about the legacy of Coach Herman Boone, the team, life, unity, and the times we live in today.  The remarkable story was depicted in the movie, Remember the Titans (2000), about a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. 

 

Contact for all events: Mohamed Ali, mmali@nvcc.edu