Volume I, Black History Month

It is unfortunate that the beginning of Black History Month be marked by the recent loss of Coretta Scott King. Ms King was a true ally to the LGBT community. Let us honor her legacy and memory by supporting the campus events and activities that mark the history and continued accomplishments of the African-American community locally and nationwide.

Although this year's opening ceremonies had been planned to tribute Ms. King's fellow civil rights pioneer, Rosa Parks, we can be guided by the memory of both women and each of their messages of equity and justice for all communities.

Wednesday, February 1

• Black History Month 2006 Opening Ceremonies: "A Tribute To Rosa"
  7:00 pm, Illini Union Courtyard Cafe
  Featuring: University of Illinois Black Chorus, Jericho Angels, and other invited guests. There will be a reception and steppers performance immediately following in Illini Room A. Sponsored by the Central Black Student Union, Illini Union Board, Campus Black History Month Committee, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.

Black History Month calendars will be distributed at Opening Ceremonies. Keep an eye out in tomorrow's weekly InQueeri for more events and news about Black History Month.