Black House

Black History Month Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Location:
Matador Square
Cost:
Free

Please join the us in Matador Square to kick off Black History Month 2023.

Matador square is located by Magnolia Hall and Citrus Hall (see map below).

EVENT AT A GLANCE:

TIME

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH

SPEAKER

12:30 PM

Land Acknowledgement

Black National Anthem

Opening Remarks

 

5 min

Dr. Ced Hackett

Dr. Ryan Mason, Black House Director

12:35 PM

Opening Drumming Session

15 min

Curtis Byrd, Drummer in Residence-DHIAA

12:50 PM

Welcome

20 min

Dr. Marquita Gammage, Chair, AFRS

Dean Yan Searcy, SBS

 

1:10 PM

Read Bio-Justin Marks

5 min

DHIAA Research Asst.

1:15 PM

Justin Marks Guest Speaker

10 min

Justin Marks Guest Speaker

1:25 PM

Closing remarks and upcoming events

5 min

Dr. Ryan Mason, Black House Director

1:30 PM

Rose Tribute March to the Matador Statue

 15 min

Vickie Allen

1:45 PM

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Communication Services

Communication services (sign language interpreters, note takers) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance. Please contact Dr. Cedric Hackett, at cedric.hackett@csun.edu or call (818) 677-3311.

Map