Thursday, March 29 - 7 p.m. All Black Everything: An Evening with Dr. Angela Davis Lee Hall Auditorium TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Iconic political activist, scholar and author Dr. Angela Davis will join other powerful female leaders for the third annual Women’s History Month Celebration at Florida A&M University (FAMU) on March 26-31. This six-day “Young, Gifted, and Black” conference is sponsored by the FAMU Student Government Association, FAMU Women’s Health Center, and the FAMU Student Health Services. All events are free, open to the public
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE: Davis is the author of eight books and has lectured throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America. In recent years, a persistent theme of her work has been the range of social problems associated with incarceration and the generalized criminalization of those communities that are most affected by poverty and racial discrimination. She works with Justice Now, which provides legal assistance to women in prison and engages in advocacy for the abolition of imprisonment as the dominant strategy for addressing social problems.
For more information, contact the Women’s Health Center at (850) 412-6510.
Friday, March 30 - Noon FAMU Girls Rock! The Set Award ceremony honoring FAMU DRS female students for their contributions in community service, academic scholarship and exemplary personal conduct. Saturday, March 31 - 6:30 p.m. Legends Ball Grand Ballroom The inaugural “Legend’s Ball” will honor five FAMU women who have exemplified the highest standard of community activism. Space is limited. Reserve tickets online atwww.brownpapertickets.com by Friday, March 23.