FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynn Norwood

(313) 927-1493

lnorwood@marygrove.edu

Marygrove College Celebrates Black History Month

Detroit, Michigan – January 29, 2005 – February is a chance to celebrate Black History Month by reflecting on the contributions made to the world by those of African descent. The following is a list of upcoming Black History Month events at Marygrove College. These events are open to the public. Unless indicated otherwise, the events are free.

Wednesday, February 9

African American Vendors Fair

Great sales on clothing, jewelry, art, herbs/spices and more

11:00-3:00 p.m.

Madame Cadillac Building, Main Corridor

Monday, February 14

Beats, Relationships and Love

Learn how music can influence your perceptions and interactions in relationships.

Featured speakers: Khary Kimani Turner and Tunesia Turner

7:00 p.m., Denk Chapman Hall

Friday, February 18

Showtime at Marygrove

Marygrove students and youth from the metropolitan Detroit community will showcase their talents in this Apollo style talent show competition.

8:00 p.m., Marygrove College Theatre

After party: 10:00 p.m., Main Dining Room

Admission: $10 (includes party)

Special guest performance by Detroit’s own Slum Village

Thursday, February 24

Detroit’s Poet Laureate Naomi Long Madgett

Author of the recently published Connected Islands: New and Selected Poems. Book-signing to follow presentation.

7:30 p.m., Alumnae Hall

Saturday, February 26

New York City's Urban Ballet Theatre will present “Disillusioned”

7:00 p.m., Marygrove College Theatre

Sunday, February 27

Family Dinner

Will include a soul food menu and entertainment.

2:00-5:00 p.m., Main Dining Room

For more information, call (313) 927-1402.

Marygrove College is located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. More than 1,200 students attend classes in its undergraduate and graduate programs in education, social work, the liberal and fine arts.