MCC-Penn Valley will present a broad range of events and activities to commemorate African American History month.
Activist Alvin Sykes will kick off the campuswide commemoration with a poignant presentation on the “Assassination of Leon Jordan” on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. in ST 101.
Next is “Soul Sessions” – a fusion of spoken word, hip hop & jazz. This event featuring Spoken Word Artists Simeon Taylor, Camiele & DJ Skeme will be held on Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Upper Level Cafeteria
On Feb. 11, students will spend some “Time on the Vine.” Participants will enjoy the ultimate 18th & Vine Jazz District experience including visits to the American Jazz Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Blue Room.
Interim President Joe Seabrooks will keep things rolling when he and DJ Hank present “All About The Benjamins: Hip Hop’s Influence on Consumer Trends.” The event will be held on Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Upper Level Cafeteria.
The critically-acclaimed documentary “KC Murder Factory” will be shown on Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. in ST 101.
More events will be announced. All events are free and open to the public.
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