PROMINENT BLACK FIGURES WHO ATTENDED COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Beginning February 1! All Month Long!
Support Black-owned businesses in Orange County with Santa Ana College's very own OC Green Book, a digital and physical guide created by members of the Black History Month committee in collaboration with the Communications and Media Studies Department. Inspired by the Negro Motorist Green Book — published during the Jim Crow era to promote businesses friendly to Black travelers — the guide includes a list of local Black businesses, professionals, cultural experiences and more. Pick up a physical copy on campus anytime during February or download your own below.
BHM OC Green Book FINAL.pdf
Tuesday, February 8
Living with Power in Your Seemingly Darkest Hour
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presented by: Jamaal Brown
This presentation showcases examples of successful individuals of African descent throughout the ages and will showcase strategies for overcoming life's obstacles and challenges.
Wednesday, February 9
Black 365 Knowledge Bowl
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presented by: Jamaal Brown
Jamaal Brown will facilitate a trivia style Black History quiz competition. This competition is a buzzer slapping, action-filled, academic competition where participants answer a series of questions in African American History for a chance to call themselves Black365 Knowledge Bowl Champs! The purpose is to be an engaging educational, inspirational, entertaining and informational hour of play regarding black history and prominent black people.
Thursday, February 10
Moving from Microaggression to Macroinclusion
10:00 am
Presented by: David Rehm and Kalonji Saterfiled
SAC faculty members David Rehm and Kalonji Saterfiled will lead a panel discussion with students who will share their unique understanding, perspective and experiences on how to create a more inclusive campus community.
Monday, February 14 Focused on the Future, Remembering our Past, The Power of Community: Our Bridge from the Past to the Future, Black Love.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Presented by: James Woods
James Woods will be providing wellness tools to support the needs of African American student and staff. All participants will increase their knowledge of wellness practices including black love, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.
Wednesday, February 16
Presentation and Panel Discussion with Dr. Mel Palmer
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Presented by: Dr. Mel Palmer
Dr. Palmer will be presenting and conducting a panel discussion on the effects of mental health as it relates to African American/Blacks past, present and future needs.
Thursday, February 17
Financial Literacy Workshop: Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck!
2:00 pm
Presented by: Raquel Curtis "The Boujee Banker"
Join IG influencer, @theboujeebanker_, to learn how to make smart financial decisions while in college by managing your spending habits. You will also learn how to take responsibility for saving money and spending by developing a budget with your paychecks or financial aid. Students will also receive supplemental digital resources from @boujeebanker and Anthony O’Neal’s book, Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in College, to aid in their success after the workshop.
Thursday, February 24
Black History Month Culminating Event
10:00 am
Presented by: Dr. Daniel Walker, Keynote Speaker with Gospel Artist Sonya Griffin
Join the SAC Black History Committee in our annual culminating celebration featuring historian and professor Dr. Daniel Walker as the keynote speaker and gospel recording artist Sonya Griffin. Dr. Walker will also engage participants in a round table discussion after the keynote address.
