“Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth”

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

This week’s event is “Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth,” video testimonials featuring LLCC staff Asia Jackson, Brandon Lewis and Rashawn Jones inspired by Rosa Parks, Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speakers will explore the impact these influential African-American leaders had on their lives and future success.

Below is yesterday’s video. Today’s video premieres at noon.

View other events that will be held this month.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

“Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth”

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

This week’s event is “Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth,” video testimonials featuring LLCC staff Asia Jackson, Brandon Lewis and Rashawn Jones inspired by Rosa Parks, Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speakers will explore the impact these influential African-American leaders had on their lives and future success.

Below is yesterday’s video. Today’s video premieres at noon.

View other events that will be held this month.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

“Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth”

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

This week’s event is “Legacies in Motion: Speak Your Truth,” video testimonials featuring LLCC staff Asia Jackson, Brandon Lewis and Rashawn Jones inspired by Rosa Parks, Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speakers will explore the impact these influential African-American leaders had on their lives and future success. Videos will premiere Tuesday-Thursday Feb. 16-18 at noon each day on the LLCC YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/LLCCYouTube.

View other events that will be held this month.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

AAHM Trivia … Knowledge Is Power! Feb. 8-11

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

This week’s activity is AAHM Trivia … Knowledge Is Power! Test your African-American history knowledge Monday-Thursday, Feb. 8-11. Questions focus on historic events and people of African descent who have pioneered, invented and taken a stand to change laws, hearts and minds for civil rights and equality in America. Prizes will be awarded to the top three student winners. A link to the trivia contest will be posted by 8 a.m. each day at www.facebook.com/LLCCStudentLife.

View other events that will be held this month.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

AAHM: “The Dreamer Defined by Destiny”

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

Today’s event is “The Dreamer Defined by Destiny,” a live performance via Zoom (Meeting ID: 912 3557 5818, Passcode: AAHM2021, Dial in: 1-312-626-6799) by LLCC alum and musician Kenneth Humble. The one-hour performance begins at 12:30 p.m.

View other events that will be held this month.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February

LLCC celebrates African American History Month. We Are the Reality of the Dream!LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February with the theme, “We Are the Reality of the Dream!” The public is invited to view the various events online.

Wednesday, Feb. 3“The Dreamer Defined by Destiny,” a live performance via Zoom (Meeting ID: 912 3557 5818, Passcode: AAHM2021, Dial in: 1-312-626-6799) by LLCC alum and musician Kenneth Humble. The one-hour performance begins at 12:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, Feb. 8-11 – AAHM Trivia … Knowledge Is Power! Test your African-American history knowledge focusing on historic events and people of African descent who have pioneered, invented and taken a stand to change laws, hearts and minds for civil rights and equality in America. Prizes will be awarded to the top three student winners. A link to the trivia contest will be posted by 8 a.m. each day at www.facebook.com/LLCCStudentLife.

Tuesday-Thursday Feb. 16-18 – Legacies in Motion; Speak Your Truth: Video testimonials featuring LLCC staff Asia Jackson, Brandon Lewis and Rashawn Jones inspired by Rosa Parks, Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speakers will explore the impact these influential African-American leaders had on their lives and future success. Videos will premiere each day at noon on the LLCC YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/LLCCYouTube.

Monday-Friday, Feb. 22-26 – LLCC’s Got Talent Week: Students, staff and faculty share their talents through virtual recorded performances in honor of AAHM. Daily themes are: Motivated Monday – AAHM Spoken Word, TikTok Tuesday, Worldwide Wednesday, Truth in Talent Thursday, Freedom Call Friday. Registration for LLCC performers: www.bit.ly/362hCUE. Performances will begin each day at noon and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/LLCCStudentLife.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are co-sponsors of the month’s activities.

Thank you from the African-American History Month Committee

Please accept our thanks to everyone who contributed to our programming. The African-American History Month events would not have been a success without volunteers like you and the generous time you gave. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you again this time next year.

African-American History Month finale and food and vendor day

Celebrate African-American History Month. Vistion 2020: Elevate, Accentuate, Illuminate Your Future. Click for information about events through the month of February.
African-American Food and Vendor Day takes place today, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and “Saxophone and African-American Poetry Improvisations” performed by LLCC retired business law professor and jazz musician Virgil Rhodes, J.D. The African-American History Month finale, “Illuminate Your Destiny,” featuring LCC alum Kenneth Humble with the Kenny Humble Group, also takes place today from noon to 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

LLCC has been celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. The theme for this year’s observance is “Vision 2020: Elevate, Accentuate, Illuminate Your Future.” The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.

African-American Food and Vendor Day postponed until Feb. 28

Celebrate African-American History Month. Vistion 2020: Elevate, Accentuate, Illuminate Your Future. Click for information about events through the month of February.
African-American Food and Vendor Day was originally scheduled to be held today, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. However, due to inclement weather, it is postponed until Friday, Feb. 28 and will be held in conjunction with the African-American History Month finale. African-American Food and Vendor Day will feature free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and “Saxophone and African-American Poetry Improvisations” performed by LLCC retired business law professor and jazz musician Virgil Rhodes, J.D. The African-American History Month finale, “Illuminate Your Destiny,” featuring LCC alum Kenneth Humble with the Kenny Humble Group, will take place Friday, Feb. 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. The theme for this year’s observance is “Vision 2020: Elevate, Accentuate, Illuminate Your Future.” The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors unless otherwise noted.

In the news

Travis McCullough, president of the LLCC Black Student Union, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register and WICS yesterday regarding the voter registration drive sponsored by BSU for African-American History Month. Also interviewed by the SJ-R were Laurie Clemons, student success coach and BSU advisor, Marina Wirsing, career development specialist, and students who were registering to vote, including Regina Ivy and Shawntraree Lucas.