CNU hosts events to mark Black History Month

News Release - January 24, 2006
contact:
Karen L. Gill
karen.gill@cnu.edu
(757) 594-8428

(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) — All events are free and open to the public.

African American Cinema Gallery, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Feb. 9, Student Center Lounge
This one-of-a-kind touring multimedia collection contains more than 100 items of memorabilia that pay tribute to black actors, actresses and authors. It includes an exhibit that covers hidden information on African-American films, drama series, sitcoms and more than 100 actors and actresses. It also includes essays, posters, news clippings, books, screenplays, exclusive children collectibles, rare photos and famous quotes.

Paul Rusesabagina speech, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27, Ferguson Center for the Arts
The real-life hero depicted in the motel “Hotel Rwanda,” Rusesabagina sheltered more than a thousand Tutsis and moderate Hutus during the Rwandan massacre of 1994. Rusesabagina is still involved in charitable organizations aiding survivors of the Rwandan tragedy and is in the process of setting up a foundation in his name for further assistance.

For more information, please contact Stacy Davidson, assistant director of Multicultural Affairs, at (757) 594-7385 or stacy.davidson@cnu.edu.

Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls 4,800 students in programs through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Luter School of Business and offers great teaching, small classes and an emphasis on leadership, civic engagement and honor. Visit us at www.cnu.edu.

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