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Important Dates

DESCRIPTION	LOCATION/DATE
JABALI Hosted by Africana Studies Program. Dinner is 25.00 person and 10.00 for students. Entertainment by Kent State African dance Ensemble. Keynote speaker is Tom Conley, President and CEO of the Warren-Youngstown Urban League. For more information contact the Africana Studies Program (330)941-3097.	Friday, December 12th, 6:30 PM Kilcawley Center in Chestnut Room
BFSA's Holiday Gathering The event will serve several purposes: Social Holiday Celebration Installation of Executive Body for 2008-09 Membership Drive Brief Overview of BFSA and actions/events for the academic year. Please RSVP to Yulanda McCarty-Harris by December 5th.	Tuesday, December 9th, 5:30 - 8:00 PM Debartolo Stadium Club in Stambaugh Stadium
Race and Politics Forum: The Political, Social and Cultural Impact of Barack Obama's Candidacy Panel Discussion on the impact of his candidacy on race identity and relations. The panelists will be: Mayor Jay Williams Dr. Cryshanna Jackson, Political Science Assistant Professor and Urban Internship Coordinator Dr. Victor Wan-Tatah, Department Chair of Africana Studies Dr. Paul Gordiejew, Professor of Anthropology Shareef Ali, 100 Black men of America The moderator of the discussion will be Madonna Chism Pinkard of WFMJ.	Friday, November 20th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Debartolo Auditorium Rm. 132
An Evening with Minnijean Brown Tricky Penny Wells, Youngstown's Sojourn to the Past presents, “An Evening with Minnijean Brown Tricky”. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance/lecturer begins at 7 p.m. Ms. Tricky is one of the original Little Rock Nine. The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a breakfast in honor of Ms. Tricky at 8 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 West Front Street. To rsvp contact Penny Wells at 330-788-0545. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is one of the co-sponsors, and this event is one of this year's Community Diversity Committee Program Series events through the University Diversity Council.	Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30 PM Ford Recital Hall of the DeYor Performing Arts Center
Voter Registration Drive: Rally in the Valley Mahoning Valley Collaborative and volunteers for the Barack Obama campaign will conduct a non-partisan Get-Out-the-Vote Drive to register voters. Speaking at the rally will be: Dr. Cryshanna Jackson, Political Science Assistant Professor and Urban Internship Coordinator A representation from Youngstown's local chapter 100 Black Men of America. Bring unregistered voters and win a prize. Light refreshments will be served.	Saturday, October 4th, 12-4 PM 22 West Wood St. James & Weaver Blg.
YSU Diversity Council Program Series The Youngstown State University Diversity Council, through its Community Diversity Committee, presents the 2008-2009 Community Diversity Program Series. This year's series features a variety of events and performances for the community to promote a better understanding of and appreciation for the diverse nature of the valley and the region.	Various events for 2008-09
Dr. Cornel West	TBA
Student Diversity Achievement Brunch RSVP contact Ariel Foster alfoster@student.ysu.edu or call ext. 3161.	Thursday, September 25th 11:00 - 1:00 PM Kilcawley Center in the Chestnut Room
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Free food, music and dance with DJ Kenny Reyes	Friday, September 19th 5:00 PM Kilcawley Center
Public Presentation: The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Workers Presenter: Steven Greenhouse Labor reporter for the New York Times	Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 PM Kilcawley Center Presidential Suite
Hispanic Heritage Month Dr. Gerardo as moderator: “Dispelling Myths about Latinos and Latin American Heritage” Mexican food at Christman Dining Commons. See Christman Dining Commons Events	Thursday, September 18th 4:00 - 6:00 PM Maag Library, 5th floor
Women“s Achievement Reception	Thursday, September 18th 2:00 - 4:00 PM Kilcawley Center Room 2068

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