At this juncture, we are ready to look forward, backward, and inward to find that strength that is a part of every muscle, fiber, and tissue in our being. We are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to ensure the world that the hopes of our ancestors shall be exalted, that the dreams of our children shall be realized, and that the lives we live will be a testimony to the greatness within each and everyone of us-yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Each event showcases the echo of grandeur that is the endowment of Black culture. Each is a confirmation of the struggle for freedom and the achievement of excellence that are the foundations of Black dignity. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the study of African-American life and history, this program promises to be an entertaining and intellectually stimulating month to remember.
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
All events are open to the general public and the university community of students, faculty, and staff. Plan to attend them all and prepare to enjoy the message of unity in each event. Join UIC's students, faculty, staff, and friends as they feast, fellowship, and fashion a vision of the future. Witness the story behind the scenes of America's great jazz musicians in this two-hour long tribute. The songs of triumph, tunes of enlightenment, melodies of old, and sounds of the new millennium surround the audience as the Kenwood Academy Concert Choir takes center stage to issue forth a musical tribute of grace, honor, celebration, and culture featuring the hymns, lyrics, symphonies, and sounds of African-Americans.