2007
Black History Month
Calendar of Events
This
year's national theme is "From Slavery to Freedom: The Story
of Africans in the Americas." In observance
of African American History Month, NOAA will be sponsoring the following
events:
- Thursday,
February 1, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Bldg. SSMC-4, NOAA
Auditorium, Silver Spring, Md.
Guest Speaker: Montgomery County Executive Officer Ike
Leggett
For 16 years, Executive Officer Leggett has served on the County
Council as a voice of balance and leadership for Montgomery County.
His commitment to a career in public service has worked to bring
people together to achieve common values. Whether fighting for
civil rights or workers' rights, leading the fight for affordable
housing or environmental preservation, he has always worked hard
for the citizens of Montgomery County. The program also will feature
musical selections, awards ceremony and ethnic food tasting.
- Wednesday,
February 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Bldg. SSMC-4,
NOAA Auditorium, Silver Spring, Md.
Guest Speaker: Reverend Al Sharpton
Rev. Sharpton is a Pentecostal minister, a political activist,
civil rights activist and film actor. In 2004, Sharpton was a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United
States. The program also will feature musical selections, awards
ceremony and ethnic food tasting
- Thursday,
February 15, 2007, Black History Trivia 10:00 a.m. - Noon,
Bldg. SSMC-4, NOAA Auditorium Silver Spring, Md.
Here's a chance to test your knowledge of Black History, and as
we celebrate NOAA's 200th Anniversary, learn about African American's
contributions to NOAA's History. Get ready for fun and audience
participation in this Jeopardy-style trivia game.
- Wednesday,
February 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Bldg. SSMC-3, 4th
Floor Conference Room Silver Spring, Md.
Guest Speaker: Faye Anderson
Anderson is a filmmaker, political blogger and civic activist.
She's particularly interested in the intersection of technology
and civic engagement. The program also will feature musical selections,
awards ceremony and ethnic food tasting.
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