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Black History Month Events 2024
February 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
One event on 7 Feb 2024 at 9:00 am
One event on 9 Feb 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on 14 Feb 2024 at 9:00 am
One event on 15 Feb 2024 at 3:00 pm
One event on 20 Feb 2024 at 6:30 pm
One event on 21 Feb 2024 at 9:00 am
One event on 23 Feb 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on 27 Feb 2024 at 9:00 am
One event on 29 Feb 2024 at 5:30 pm
Cypress College’s Black History Month events are in collaboration with Legacy Program, Black Student Union, A²MEND, Athletics, and Dance Department.
Zoom Kick-Off Event Panel Discussion
Let’s Talk – Who does Hip Hop belong to? Is the history of White Privilege continuing with Macklemore’s Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year? Can rap music ever transcend race and class? Or is it too indelibly tied into the Black Urban Culture?
When: Tuesday, February 6, 2 p.m.
Where: Zoom, Meeting ID: 886 1202 2473
Recognizing Outstanding Scholars Breakfast
When: Wednesday, February 7, 9–10:30 a.m.
Where: CCCPLX-414
Hip-Hop and Basketball
Hip-hop culture has shaped basketball apparel, player self-expression, and musician-athlete relationships. The two cultures share origin stories and social-cultural struggles, showing this affinity. Signature sneakers, flashy accessories, and bold fashion choices on and off the court show the stylistic connection, while rap songs and quotable lyrics honor basketball heroes. Hip-hop has also been pursued by many basketball stars, cementing their mutually beneficial relationship. Celebrate our basketball players while chowing down on M and M Soul Food.
When: Friday, February 9, 5 p.m.
Where: Gym 2
Hip-Hop and Mental Healing
Despite its unconventional nature, hip-hop often serves as a preferred genre for individuals grappling with mental health issues due to its ability to connect deeply with their experiences.
When: Wednesday, February 14, 9–10:30 a.m.
Where: CCCPLX-414
BSU Event: Love, Intimacy, and Healthy Relationships
When: Thursday, February 15, 3–5 p.m.
Where: Legacy Center (Humanities, First Floor)
Decriminalization of Gangster Rap
When: Tuesday, February 20, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX-216
Hip Hop Paint Party
When: Wednesday, February 21, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Legacy Center (Humanities, First Floor)
Barbershop Talk 2: Speak Your Mind
When: Friday, February 23, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Legacy Center (Humanities, First Floor)
Day of Expression
Hip-hop is not just a music style but a culture that involves singers, poetry, and paintings. Everyone has heard of it, but do they all know what the hip-hop culture is? Some of the main elements of this urban culture are breakdance, rap, DJs, and graffiti. All forms of Hip Hop will be displayed during the Day of Expression.
When: Tuesday, February 27, 2 p.m.
Where: FASS Lobby (Old SEM Building)
Cloning Stereotypes: Movie Discussion
When: Thursday, February 29, 5:30–7 p.m.
Where: Humanities 131