Join Tennessee State University as we celebrate Black History Month with a full schedule of events. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Schedule of Events (PDF | 1.5MB)
Sunday, February 3
24th Annual African American Read In
In honor of Black History Month, Tennessee State University will join schools, churches, libraries and community organizations across the county and participate in the 24th Annual National African American Read-In. Individuals will gather to read from African American texts. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring his or her own literary works or excerpts written by an African or African-American author to read.
Walter S. Davis Humanities building, Room 113 | 3-4 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Information: 615.963.5716
Wednesday, February 6
The Conversation with Hill Harper
The Conversation will be the topic of discussion when Tennessee State University welcomes actor, activist and best selling author Hill Harper to campus. During the lecture, Hill will discuss topics from his first book for adults, The Conversation: How Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships. Topics include the breakdown in the black family; the myth that there are no mature, single black male professionals; bridging the communication gap; and self-worth and net worth and why you should never settle for an unworthy partner.
Floyd-Payne Campus Center – Kean Hall | 7 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5644
Location: Main Campus
Thursday, February 7
A Celebration of Music and Culture
A reception celebrating the opening of “From Slavery to Freedom: Stories of the Hermitage Enslaved Community”, a new exhibit at The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson. A program celebrating African-American music & cultural traditions will follow featuring performances by the Tennessee State University Meistersingers and SistaStyle.
The Hermitage | 6 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Wilkerson, Director of Public Programs & Volunteers, 615.889.2941, ext. 211
Location: 4580 Rachel’s Lane – Nashville, Tenn.
Musicians on Film: A Historical Examination of African-American Performers
The Tennessee State University Department of Music, under its Commercial Music Program, presents “Musicians on Film,” a historical examination of African-American performers. Now in its third year, the month-long presentation will feature films that highlight the contributions of black performers and musicians to the movie industry.
Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | 7 p.m.
Wattstax (1972-R)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
Friday, February 8
Conference on African-American History and Culture
The 32nd annual Nashville Conference on African-American History and Culture will take place at the TSU Avon Williams Campus. The campus is located at the 330 10th Avenue North in downtown Nashville. As Nashville celebrates the 50th anniversary of Metropolitan government, the conference will focus on political, social and artistic legacies of the African-American community in Nashville.
Location: Avon Williams Campus | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 per person – Registration deadline January 25
Contact: 615.862.7970
Monday, February 11
Faculty Jazz concert honoring African-American composers
Faculty members from the Department of Music present a concert of jazz music honoring African-American composers during Black History Month. This concert will feature the works of West Montgomery, Joe Henderson and Cannonball Adderley.
Performing Arts Center – Lewis/Cox Theater and Music Hall | 7 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
February 12-17
Emancipation Proclamation on Display
Tennessee State Museum
Admission: $1 for timed reservations
For more information: 615.741.2692 or visit www.tnmuseum.og
Location: 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tenn.
Wednesday, February 13
“The Emancipation Proclamation in History and Memory”
The Department of History, Political Science, Geography, and Africana Studies has planned a presentation with the Department of Language and Literature to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation. The event is intended to coincide with the celebration of African-American History Month in February.
Research and Sponsored Programs – Room 163 | 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
Wind Ensemble concert Black History Concert
The TSU Wind Ensemble, the top wind and percussion instrumental group in the Department of Music, presents a concert of music highlighting Black History and made up of music by, and honoring, African-American composers.
Performing Arts Center – Lewis/Cox Theater and Music Hall | 7 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
Thursday, February 14
Musicians on Film: A Historical Examination of African-American Performers
The Tennessee State University Department of Music, under its Commercial Music Program, presents “Musicians on Film,” a historical examination of African-American performers. Now in its third year, the month-long presentation will feature films that highlight the contributions of black performers and musicians to the movie industry.
Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | 7 p.m.
Legends of Rock-n-Roll (1989-G)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
Friday, February 15
Inside the Recording Studio with special guest Key Wane
Join us for the show taping of “Inside the Recording Studio” with special guest Key Wane. A recent TSU graduate, Wane has already made headlines while reaching #5 on the R&B/Hip Hop Billboard charts.
Performing Arts Center – Theatre | 6 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5815
Location: Main Campus
Saturday, February 16
The Black College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
Tennessee State Football greats John A. Merritt, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, and Joe Gilliam Jr. are three of the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductees.
Contact: Marques Fitch, Executive Director, (702) 277-7510 or visit www.blackcollegefootballhof.org
Location: Loews Hotel – Atlanta, Ga.
Monday, February 18
John Hines Guest Artist Recital
Hines (bass voice) from the University of Northern Iowa presents a recital accompanied by TSU’s Dr. Vicki King (piano) and joined by Dr. Thomas King (tenor) of Austin Peay State University. The program will feature music by Purcell, Mussorgsky, Barber, spirituals arranged by the late Moses Hogan, and music of other African-American composers.
Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | Monday 7 p.m.
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
Thursday, February 21
Musicians on Film
The Tennessee State University Department of Music, under its Commercial Music Program, presents “Musicians on Film,” a historical examination of African-American performers. Now in its third year, the month-long presentation will feature films that highlight the contributions of black performers and musicians to the movie industry.
Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | 7 p.m.
Run DMC Live (2001-PG-13)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963.5341
Location: Main Campus
Tuesday, February 26
President’s Community Forum
TSU President Glenda B. Glover to hold candid conversation with community stakeholders on partnership and revitalizing area.
Kean Hall | 5:30 pm
General public & students invited to attend
For more information: 615.963.7402
Location: Main Campus
Thursday, February 28 (CANCELED)
Musicians on Film
The Tennessee State University Department of Music, under its Commercial Music Program, presents “Musicians on Film,” a historical examination of African-American performers. Now in its third year, the month-long presentation will feature films that highlight the contributions of black performers and musicians to the movie industry.
Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | 7 p.m.
Solomon Burke Live! (2007-G)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 615.963-5341
Location: Main Campus
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About Tennessee State University
With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the county by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu
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