Andrews University invites the community to join them as they celebrate Black History Month in February. A calendar of events and speaker information is below. Any questions should be directed to the Division of Student Life at 269-471-3215. All events are free and open to the public.
 
Fifty years ago the Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, with Martin Luther King Jr. in attendance. This landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the U.S. outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public. King’s role in the American civil rights movement helped bring about this legislation, and he called the act nothing less than a “second emancipation.” During black history month we pause to celebrate this legacy of freedom, and discuss the yet unfulfilled needs of equality and freedom.
 
The Bible scripture theme for this month’s events comes from Acts 5:29. “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’”
 
Saturday, Feb. 1
New Life Fellowship Caribbean Day
Seminary Chapel
11:45 a.m.
 
During this special New Life Fellowship service, participants will enjoy traditional Caribbean music, dress and special Caribbean speakers.
 
Singspiration: A student-led season of praise through music and prayer.
Seminary Chapel
5:30 p.m.
 
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Tuesday Choices—Cliff Allen: “Service Un-Requited: African American Civil War Soldiers and their Fight for Freedom and Pension Compensation”
Buller Hall 149
11:30 a.m.
(co-curricular credit available)
 
Thursday, Feb. 6
Chapel—“Music to My Ear”
Student-led inspiration through music and the spoken word
Pioneer Memorial Church
11:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 7
University Vespers—C. Wesley Knight
Pioneer Memorial Church
7:30 p.m.
 
Charles Wesley Knight is the senior pastor of the Mt. Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Point, Ga. He is a preacher, leader, motivator, thinker, spiritual coach and catalyst for change. He has a passion for preaching, youth ministry, social justice and helping to meet the needs of the community. Knight has served the Ware County Drug Taskforce, Weed and Seed Board of Directors and other community groups in California that organized to address educational, healthcare and justice disparities in the black community. In 2012, Knight was given the distinct honor of being inducted into the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers and Scholars at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
 
Impact—Elements
Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel
9:30 p.m.
 
Elements is a student drama club at Andrews.
 
Saturday, Feb. 8
Worship Service—C. Wesley Knight
Pioneer Memorial Church
9 and 11:45 a.m.
 
Sabbath School
Pioneer Memorial Church
10:30 a.m.
 
Friday, Feb. 14
Black Student Association of the Seminary Vespers—Marcus Larivaux
Seminary Chapel
7 p.m.
 
Impact—Black Student Christian Forum Vespers
University Towers Auditorium
9 p.m.
 
Saturday, Feb. 15
New Life Fellowship African Day
Seminary Chapel
11:45 a.m.
 
During this special New Life Fellowship service, participants will enjoy traditional African music and dress, and special African speakers.
 
“Stories” Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center
7 p.m.
 
This concert is performed by Andrews University students and community members.
 
Friday, Feb. 21
BSAS Vespers—Desrene Vernon-Brebnor
Seminary Chapel
7 p.m.
 
Impact—Elements
University Towers Auditorium
9 p.m.
 
Saturday, Feb. 22
New Life Fellowship—“Old School” Sabbath
Seminary Chapel
11:45 a.m.
 
New Life takes a look at the origins of the modern African American liturgical service.
 
Black Student Christian Forum Game Night
Campus Center, Rec Center (basement floor)
7 p.m.
 
Friday, Feb. 28
BSAS Vespers—Stanley James
Seminary Chapel
 
Stanley James is a student in the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary on the campus of Andrews University.
 
Impact—Black Student Christian Forum Vespers
University Towers Auditorium
9 p.m.