Perry Library presents exhibits for Black History Month

The Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library is presenting two exhibits showcasing the achievements of contemporary and historical African American leaders in honor of Black History Month.

"Strong Men and Women: Excellence in Leadership" features materials designed and donated by Dominion Power.

The exhibit is a tribute to contemporary African American leaders as depicted by African American artist Carl Owens.

"Strong Men and Women" is a unique program developed by Dominion Power to provide positive role models - African American men and women whose accomplishments and determination demonstrate true excellence in leadership. For more information on the project visit http://www.dom.com/about/strong/.

The second exhibit addresses this year's national theme, "The Color Line Revisited: Is Racism Dead?" with materials from the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH). The exhibit examines historical African American leaders and consists of original articles, essays and other materials that focus on areas of particular significance to the African American community, including family, church, politics and culture.

For more information about the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, go to http://www.asalh.com/index.htm.

The library's Black History Month exhibits are on display in the lobby throughout the month of February. For more information contact Amy Farinelli at 683-4186 or afarinel@odu.edu.

The following Black History Month events are scheduled through Feb. 23:

- Feb. 8 - "The Harlem Renaissance," a program based on the mystique of a culturally unique time for black artists and performers, 8 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center.

- Feb. 11 - "The New Slavery," an examination of the media, peer pressure and images of the hip-hop/R&B industry, 7 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center.

- Feb. 12- "Origins of Gospel Music," an examination of negro spiritual music featuring speaker Michael Hucles, associate professor of history, 7:30 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center.

- Feb. 13 - "360 Degrees of Blackness," a program demonstrating how black culture has served as a major influence on modern society, 7:30 p.m., North Cafeteria, Webb Center.

- Feb. 14 - "African Leaders: Yesterday and Today," a viewing of media and art of past and present African leaders, noon, North and South malls, Webb Center.

- Feb. 16 - "I Want My 40 Acres and My Mule!", a mock trial presentation about the emerging slavery reparations movement, 2 p.m., room 104, Batten Arts and Letters Building.

- Feb. 16 -Fourth Annual East Coast Gospel Music Festival Concert, 6 p.m., North Cafeteria, Webb Center. $

- Feb. 18 - "Higher Learning," a film screening and discussion about race on college campuses, 7-10 p.m., community room, Powhatan II Residence Hall.

- Feb. 20 - Marvin Dawkins, chair of African American studies at the University of Miami, "They Came Before Tiger: African American Golfers in the Jim Crow Era," 3 p.m., Burgess Room, Batten Arts and Letters Building. Sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity.

- Feb. 20 - "Mr. GQ Blue," an annual pageant for African American males, 7 p.m., North Cafeteria, Webb Center. $

- Feb. 22-23 - Black Inventors Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Mall, Webb Center.