(Thu) February 02, 2023, 7:00pm
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
An exciting and educational music experience where participants will take a journey through time and learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. 30 Free tickets for students. Pick up yours in the Student Center (AC1-160) - 2 tickets per CCC student. First come first serve. To purchase additional tickets, visit Ticket Master.
Events at Clovis Community College are free and open to the public. Free parking in Student stalls only.
| Event: | Date: | Time: | Location: | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Exhibit – This Is Our Story-This Is Our Song – The 80s Heavies | 2/7/2023 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Clovis Community College, AC1-Lobby | This exhibit looks at the Black experience through the individual experiences of 5 Black artists, while exploring ideas of status, racism, discrimination, spirituality, family traditions, and social justice. |
| Neo Soul Yoga | 2/10/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Clovis Community College, AC2-106, Dance Studio | Join Professor Dominique Garcia in a low-intensity yoga flow session. Take a moment to match breath to movement and be guided by song lyrics that soothe your soul. Please bring your own mat, an open mind, and an open heart. |
| United Through Our History - Allensworth State Historic Park Visit | 2/11/2023 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Allensworth, CA | A campus field trip to California’s first African American town. Participants will engage in active learning experiences that highlight the stories that created the town and what ultimately led to its desolation. To sign up, fill out the form |
| Recharge with the Fresno African Drumming Circle and Food Trucks | 2/15/2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Clovis Community College, Walkway in front of the Cafe/Bookstore | Recharge with a cultural experience featuring the Fresno African Drumming Circle! Facilitators will guide participants in learning songs, rhythms, and beginner techniques of the djembe drum. Drums will be provided! |
| 5th Annual African American Read-In | 2/21/2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Clovis Community College, Library AC2-148 | The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. Participants have 5 minutes to read from literary work by a Black author or writer. You can read a favorite poem or multiple poems, an excerpt from an essay or article, music lyrics, a short story, or even something from a children’s book. |
| Black Professionals Career Panel | 2/23/2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Clovis Community College, AC1-150 | This career panel will feature 5 local black professionals in law, tech, entrepreneurship, health, and media/entertainment! Students will have the opportunity to listen to panelists talk about their journeys, and how they navigate the corporate environment and receive career advice. |
| San Francisco Day Trip – Museum of African Diaspora | 2/24/2023 | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm | San Francisco, CA | Join us as we aspire for excellence and honor Black History Month with a day trip to San Francisco to visit the Museum of African Diaspora and take a campus tour of San Francisco State University. We have space for 30 CCC students to participate. Please use the SF trip sign-up form to reserve your spot. Admission, transportation, and lunch will be provided. CCC employees interested in attending must email akyia.ervin@cloviscollege.edu to secure a seat. |
| History Talk - Reimagining the Civil Rights Movement | 2/27/2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Clovis Community College, AC1-150 | Professors Dominique Garcia and Patrick Fontes will host a discussion about Reimagining the Civil Rights Movement. |
| SCCCD African American Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony | 2/28/2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Fresno City College, OAB-251 Reception | 2023 Inductees: Mr. Maxie Parks, Dr. Arrie Smith, Elder Harry Y. Miller (posthumously) |
| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | 3/1/2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Clovis Community College, AC1-150 | Guest Facilitator, Dr. Francine Oputa, will lead a discussion on race, power, and gender roles using themes from the movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” along with a closing ceremony honoring Black History Month and making a way into Women’s “Herstory” Month. |
For more information about our events, contact our African American Success Initiative at successcoach@cloviscollege.edu or Student Activities at cccsc@cloviscollege.edu or call 559-325-5253
