The University of South Florida continues to celebrate Black Emphasis Month with lectures, discussions, presentations and performances.
The events, all free and open to the public, are designed around a theme: "Blackness is ..."
Here's a schedule of planned events at USF. Call (813) 974-5111.
Friday: "Blood Diamonds." Information session on the trade in diamonds mined in war zones. 7 p.m., campus view east, Marshall Center, fourth floor.
Saturday: Tombou Lakay. A showcase of black culture and roots through song and dance. 7 p.m., Russell M. Cooper Hall, room 103.
Sunday: Seventh Annual Gospel Explosion. Performances by local gospel groups. 6 p.m., Cooper Hall, room 103.
Monday: Games of the African Diaspora. Introduction to games from various cultures. 6 p.m., game room.
Tuesday: "Blac Fax!" A black history contest. 5 p.m., Marshall Center, room 132.
Wednesday: Brown bag lunch: "The Big C." Cancer and the black community, with Dr. Lee Green. Noon, president's dining room.
"Tribute to Motown." Performances saluting music from the Motown era. 7 p.m., Cooper Hall, room 103.
Thursday: "Hip-Hop: Is It Dead?" A panel discussion. 5 p.m., Marshall Center, room 106.
"Living Sacrifice:" A staged reading on the life of Fannie Lou Hamer. With Phyllis McEwen, professor of Africana studies, 7 p.m., Marshall Center, room 106.
Feb. 23: 36th annual Miss Uhuru Pageant. Women compete for the title, which means "freedom" in Swahili. 6 p.m., University Area Community Center, 14013 N 22nd St.
Feb. 24: "State of Black Tampa." A community discussion. 10 a.m., campus view east, Marshall Center, fourth floor.
Feb. 26: "Home Front: The Civil Rights Struggle in Tampa." A panel discussion with local civil rights activists. 11 a.m., Marshall Center Ballroom.
Feb. 27:"Through Our Eyes: A Look Back." A panel of USF black alumni share experiences. 6 p.m., Marshall Center, room 132.
Feb. 28:"Eat Right Today, Live Better Tomorrow." Preventive measures and tips on health. 5 p.m., campus view east, Marshall Center, fourth floor.
"Making the Right Relationship Choices: What Singles Ought to Know and What Married People Wish They Had Learned." With Davina Jones, professor of interpersonal and rhetorical communication studies. 6 p.m., call for location.
