{"id":45823,"date":"2023-01-24T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=45823"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:36:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:36:45","slug":"acc-honors-black-history-month-2023-with-events-essay-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2023\/01\/24\/acc-honors-black-history-month-2023-with-events-essay-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC honors Black History Month 2023 with events, essay contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">February is <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/BHM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black History Month<\/a>, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. ACC commemorates the month with a series of in-person and hybrid events open to ACC faculty, staff, students, and the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s theme is Black Resistance: How the movement shaped Black representation, diversity, and identity. The events are sponsored by ACC\u2019s Truth, Racial Healing &amp;Transformation (TRHT) Center, Office of Student Life, and African-American Cultural Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC hosts a kickoff celebration for its 2023 Black History Month event series on Wednesday, February 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the TRHT Center (ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other events planned in February include:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Core Ensemble, \u201cOf Ebony Embers \u2014 Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance\u201d<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, February 8 | 6-8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC Highland Music Performance Hall (Building 2000) + Virtual Live Stream<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event is hosted in partnership with ACC\u2019s Music Business, Performance &amp; Technology and Arts, Digital Media &amp; Communications programs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebration of the Arts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, February 9 | 6-8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC Highland + Virtual Live Stream<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students, faculty, and staff share expressions through art, music, and poetry related to Black History Month.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salon\/Barbershop Talk: How Comfortable Are You in Your Skin?!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, February 13 | 12:30-2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC Highland TRHT Center and Virtual Live Stream<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A conversation about self-confidence, embracing your authentic self, and truly loving the skin you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking Soul\u2026 the Sequel! Featuring Chef Bryant Currie<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC Highland TRHT Center (Building 4000) + Zoom<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trailblazing With the Divine 9<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, February 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC Highland TRHT Center (Building 4000) + Virtual Live Stream<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An in-person panel discussion with representatives from every Divine 9 organization. Hear what they have to say about the impact of historical trailblazers from each of their organizations, as well as their organization\u2019s impact on the Black community and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The college also hosts a Black History Month 2023 essay contest on the topic of Black Resistance. All submissions must be received by 12 p.m. February 20, 2023. The top two essays will be awarded a $50 and $25 prize, respectively.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details on the events and essay contest are available on <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/bhm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC\u2019s Black History Month webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. 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