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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=Default>Please see the upcoming events. The back of black history month brochure has the dates incorrectly, but the inside has them right.š Also Skeggs Lecturer tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. in the Chestnut: Rat Charles Robinson, Jr. – son of legendary singer, “Ray Charles”.š <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Pa2> <span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Saturday, February 18 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa3><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>7:30 p.m. The Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center </span></i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa4><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Lithos Pro Regular","sans-serif"'>Entertainment by Group from New Jersey <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa4><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lithos Pro Regular","sans-serif"'>The Faces of Black History <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa0><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>The Prospect Theatrics of Newark, New Jersey is a drama group that has been performing all over the nation, bringing to life on stage the major contribution of African Americans to America from slavery to the first African American President of the United States. This live musical show salutes many well known celebrities, personalities and history makers in an entertaining and educational format for all ages. In an eclectic musical mix, this year’s production includes a tribute to Michael Jackson and a salute to the Tuskegee Airmen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa2><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Tuesday, February 21 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa3><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>7:30 p.m. The Gallery Room, Kilcawley Center </span></i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa4><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lithos Pro Regular","sans-serif"'>Lecture by Shawn Williams: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa4><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lithos Pro Regular","sans-serif"'>“Blogging While Black” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa0><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>With the rise in visibility and popularity of a black presidential candidate in Barack Obama in 2008, African Americans learned quickly to communicate their concerns through blogging. Bloggers who were not used to seeing African American bloggers often misunderstood black bloggers’ message, while others downplayed the significance or urgency of their concerns, while others perceived them as generally antagonistic. “Blogging While Black” conveys the experiences of the speaker and other online bloggers and provides tips for journalists who want to make inroads in their use of the social media. Shawn Williams is an outstanding journalist who has contributed to major newspapers around the country and participated in numerous bloggers’ roundtable discussions. Williams is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a recipient of a President’s Achievement Award for 1992-1996. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa2><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Sunday, February 26 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa3><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>6:00 p.m. The Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center </span></i><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa4><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lithos Pro Regular","sans-serif"'>An Evening of Gospel JAZZ <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa0><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>The precious gems of jazz and gospel, both of which are profoundly rooted in the rich heritage of the African American cultural experience, have been around for a long time. Join us as we explore these rich traditions through some of our most gifted and talented YSU students—and a special guest to be revealed that evening. This event is free and open to the public. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Pa3><span class=A8><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>For more information contact the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097 or EOD at 330-941-3370. </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'>Yulanda McCarty-Harris, Esq.</span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'> </span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'>Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>Youngstown State University</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>One University Plaza</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>Youngstown, Ohio 44555</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> </span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'>Office Phone: 330.941.3370</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'> Fax: 330.941.3108</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'> Email: </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:ymccartyharris@ysu.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'>ymccartyharris@ysu.edu</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'> Web: </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ysu.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Courier;color:blue'>www.ysu.edu</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold";color:red'>Affirmative Action Works -- Diversity Enriches -- Culturally Competent Leadership Stabilizes...</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'>This e-mail communication contains </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'>CONFIDENTIAL </span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:navy'>INFORMATION</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'> WHICH ALSO MAY BE </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'>LEGALLY PRIVILEGED</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'> and which is intended only for the use of the intended recipients identified above. 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