Black History Month 2024
All are welcome
Events at Clovis Community College are free and open to the public. Free parking in student stalls only. 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 559-325-5235
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Wednesday, January 31st |
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Opening Reception (AC1 Lobby Gallery) Art on display through March 15th |
Audia Dixon: Reimagining Eden Art Exhibition Opening Reception“Nostalgic experiences have a way of extending itself to reshape our personal fantasies and dreams. It can infiltrate our memories to make them a little more exaggerated and not merely as authentic. And yet , it is still a mysterious and well embraced phenomenon that nostalgia allows us to have the perfect homecoming - to return to a place and time where we long to relive. Painting and linocut prints. Open to all students, staff, and community members. Relaxed parking in student/unmarked stalls during reception on January 31. Art on display through March 15th. Audia Yvonne Dixon (b. 1992, Fresno CA) -painter and printmaker , comes from a family of artists and matriarchs who continue to influence her work. Dixon holds a BA in Art from CSU-Fresno (2016) and has recently earned an MA in Studio Art, also at CSU-Fresno (2021) where she was a recipient for both the Graduate Deans and President’s Dean’s Medal in 2022 for her academic and community contributions in art. Questions: Contact Audia Dixon audia.dixon@cloviscollege.edu
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Thursday, February 1st |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Ceremony (AC1-150) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Reception (AC1 Lobby) |
Black History Month Opening CeremonyPlease join Clovis Community College as we celebrate and honor Black History Month. Clovis Community College will kickstart Black History Month with an opening day ceremony with special guests and more. Reception and light refreshments will follow. Special Guest: African Drum Circle. |
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Friday, February 2nd |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., AC2-176 |
Scholarship WorkshopPlease join us to learn more about scholarship opportunities at CCC. Financial Aid and Tutorial Center staff will be present assist students in completing the application writing prompts. Questions? Contact caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu. CCC scholarship application deadline: March 2, 2024 |
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Wednesday, February 7th |
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Crush Cafe |
Cocoa and CultureThe theme for Black History Month 2024 focuses on “African Americans and the Arts”. Please join us as we kick off Black History Month for hot cocoa and painting led by art instructor, Audia Dixon. Open to all! Art supplies and hot chocolate will be provided! For any questions, please contact Sasha Fisher at sasha.fisher@cloviscollege.edu. |
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Thursday, February 8th |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., AC2-176 |
CCC to HBCU Transfer Guarantee PresentationAre you considering transferring to a Historically Black College or University? Learn about the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program makes it easy for students to get from a California community college to an HBCU. Question? Contact caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu RSVP to attend in counseling AC2-133 |
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Wednesday, February 14th |
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., AC1 Lobby |
Give Yourself Some of That Self CareCelebrate Valentine’s Day! Join us for self-care activities and treat yourself to a FREE massage by Selful Massage! For any questions, please contact Caryss Johnson at caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu |
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Wednesday, February 21st |
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CCC Library: AC2-148 |
6th Annual African American Read-InParticipants have 5 minutes to read from a literary work by a Black author or writer. Participants can read a favorite poem or poems, an excerpt from an essay or article, music lyrics, a short story, or even something from a children’s book. Literary resources are available all month long in the Library. The National African American Read-In, established in 1990, is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. Questions? Contact caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu. |
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Wednesday, February 21st |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Front of Library |
Sweet Potato Pie Contest!Enter the sweet potato pie contest! Prize for first place! Drop off your pie in the student center at 11:30 a.m., judging begins at 12:00 p.m. All participants must provide an ingredient list. For any questions, please contact Caryss Johnson at caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu |
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Thursday, February 29th |
3:00 p.m., Doors open 4:00 p.m., Movie Starts AC1-150 |
Movie NightJoin us for a movie celebrating Black excellence and history! Our event will feature trivia, games, and snacks! For any questions, please contact Caryss Johnson at caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu |
