Black History Month- From Natalie D

BLACK IN POSITIVE LIGHT
A discussion series


“Black in Positive Light” is a Black History Month discussion series which has been organized by McGill’s Black Students’ Network, Caribbean Students’ Society and African Students’ Society. The goal of this discussion series is to destroy the negativity that is associated with the word black and hence with being “black.” Through these discussions the black students of McGill are promoting pride and respect in being black.

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006, is the first discussion night of the “Black in Positive Light” discussion series. On this night the topic of discussion is “African-Caribbean Relations,” in terms of the things that unite both cultures and the things that cause both cultures to be divided. This discussion night is about finding common ground; it is about finding ways for our black community to work together in a united fashion, and it is about dispelling any misconceptions and stereotypes that both the African and the Caribbean cultures may hold about each others cultures.

Thursday, February 9th, 2006, is the second discussion night of the “Black in Positive Light,” discussion series. On this night we will be acknowledging all of the major contributions/accomplishments that all black people, man as well as woman, have made to mankind. It is time to realize that our history as a people does not all begin and end in slavery. The time has come for us as a people to be acknowledged for the great things that we have accomplished. The time has come!

Thursday, February 16th, 2006, is the final discussion of the “Black in Positive Light,” discussion series, however this discussion is only for the children. Every year the Black Students’ Network of McGill puts together a fun filled day, of a series of workshops and discussions, for various elementary and high school children in the Montreal area.

The whole Montreal community is invited to participate in the various discussion nights, because everyone’s opinions are valued, appreciated and wanted. In order to have a successful discussion many people and opinions are required. In order to make a change many people are required. Let us all get together and unite so that together, as one people, we can make some changes.

All of the discussion nights are free, and are held at 1001 Sherbrooke Street West, in McGill’s Bronfman Building, room 151, at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be served! For more information about the various events please feel free to call: 514-235-1635 or 514-941-8420.