January 27, 2010
East Arkansas Community College-Forrest City
Press Release

February is National African-American History Month. The observance originated in 1926 and is designated for the promotion of cultural understanding in America. East Arkansas Community College has a wide array of events scheduled on campus. This year’s theme is The History of Black Economic Empowerment.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. All events with the exception of the Rockin Soul Tour are offered free of charge.

Schedule of Events at East Arkansas Community College:

·                Feb. 1-28—Poster Exhibit Learning Resource Center
·        Feb. 1-28—Book Exhibit   Learning Resource Center

·        Feb. 1—Taste of Soul Luncheon 12:00 p.m. EACC Student Center
·        Feb. 5—Storyteller- Dr. Gwendolyn Brown Twillie 12:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall    
·        Feb. 8—DVD—Milestones of The Civil Rights Movement 12:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall                                            
·        Feb. 10—DVD—Black Indians: An American Story 12:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall
·        Feb. 12—Magician-Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic!  Two Shows:  11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall
·        Feb. 15—Presentation- Ashiya Hicks, Author 12:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall
·        Feb. 19—Rockin’ Soul Tour Downtown Memphis
·        Feb. 24—Concert- Lemoyne-Owen College Gospel Choir 12:00 p.m. EACC Lecture Hall

For information about the Rockin Soul Tour, contact the EACC Department of Continuing Education-870-633-4480 ext. 333.