In February of 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a son of former slaves and a Harvard-trained historian, launched Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of African Americans. He was disturbed by the large omission and inferior portrayals of the African American population throughout American history. Fifty years later, in 1976, the celebration was expanded to a month.
On Wednesday, February 17th, in honor of Black History Month, my2cents Multicultural Film series will be featuring " Bell Hooks: Cultural Criticism and Transformation". Bell Hooks is an African American author, feminist, lecturer and social activist. Hooks has exclusively examined and written about the interconnectivity of race, class, and gender, and perpetual systematic oppression and domination. She has published over thirty books and numerous scholarly articles, and has appeared in several documentary films.
At a time when much seems polarized in politics, race, class, gender, and religion, a collective desire for unity comes to surface. This film moves beyond such polarization and invites the audience to consider the complexity involved in dealing with these important issues.
Film Duration: 66 minutes
Time and Location: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, 12:30 - 2:30pm, University Hall Amphitheater
Panel Members: Professor Dolita Cathcart of Wheaton College and Rev. Canon Edward Rodman of the Episcopal Divinity School
Note: The film contains strong language, and scenes of graphic violence and nudity.
