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Black History Month. Spike Lee to Speak at Concordia University, in Montreal

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To celebrate Black History Month 2009, several events will be taking place at Concordia University, in Montreal : 

Monday, February 9th, 2009: Informal Discussion on "Black Sexuality"

The African Students' Association of Concordia University (ASAC), The Concordia Caribbean Student Union (CCSU) and the Ralliement Etudiant Haiti-Canada (REH-C) will be hosting an informal discussion on "Black Sexuality". This discussion will be monitored by executives of the associations and will focus on myths and concerns of "Black Sexuality".
Location: H-7th floor
Time: 8:30 pm

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009:Speaker Series: Dorothy Williams
(on Black Canadian History http://www.dorothywilliams.ca)
Location: H-7th floor
Time: 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009: "Black Jeopardy" Trivia Night

The African Students' Association of Concordia University (ASAC), The Concordia Caribbean Student Union (CCSU) and the Ralliement Etudiant Haiti-Canada (REH-C) will be hosting a Jeopardy themed game night to educate students about Black History. 3 teams will be formed and the person with the most points will win VIP seats to the Spike Lee Speakers Series.

Location: H-7th floor

Time: 8:30 pm

Monday, February 16th, 2009: Discussion Panel (Food and Refreshments will be served)
(on Black Canadian History, current events such as Obama)
Location: H-7th floor
Time: 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009: Spike Lee Movie Marathon
Location: The Hive & H-7th floor
Time: 4:30 pm (Do the Right Thing) ; 6:00 pm (School Days) ; 8:00 pm (Malcom X)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009: Spike Lee
Location: H-110
Time: 4:30

Thursday, February 19th, 2009: African Music Night
(African influenced artists will kick off Thirsty Thursdays with guest singers, music players etc...)
Location: Reggies
Time: 5:00 pm

Thursday, February 19th, 2009: Closing Party: Brown Sugar
Location: The Saints
Time: 10:00 pm.

Canadian Student Union,
Concordia University Campus,
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd, Montreal,
Tel: (514) 848-7474.
CSU Website : http://life.csu.qc.ca/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=300


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