January 28, 2005


Aggie on National TV Jan. 31



Christine Barrett, a 76-year old freshman at North Carolina A&T State University, will appear on CBS Late Late Show Monday, Jan. 31/Tuesday, Feb. 1. The show airs at 12:35 a.m. (EST). Barrett is a sociology/social work major from Gastonia, N.C. She has 10 children and is currently living on campus.


A&T Four and Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley interview with A&T Four will be on PBS on Monday, January 31, 2004.
For the time in your area, check: pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley




February One National Broadcast
Dear friends and colleagues, our film, February One - The Story of the Greensboro Four, is going to have its national broadcast premiere on February 1 as part of the award winning PBS series Independent Lens Series.
To find out what time February One will be showing in your area, click on the link below:
itvs.org/search/broadcast.htm?showID=996
For a quick intro to the series and Feb. 1 click here:
itvs.org/search/preview.htm?showID=996
Our Independent Lens Website was launched on January 25:
pbs.org/independentlens/februaryone/
You can also check out our original website at:
februaryonedocumentary.com

Thanks to all who have helped and encouraged us on the long path to this great evening for us (and apologies for any duplications of this email). Please help us by forwarding this message to all your friends and colleagues, listservs, etc.
Steve Channing & Rebecca Cerese
Video Dialog Inc.
(919) 416-6166


IN MEMORIAM


Dr. Frank Hollowell White, former Dean of A&T's College of Arts & Sciences. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity AME Zion Scholarship, the North Carolina A&T State University College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship, or Hampton University History Scholarship Fund.




Doris Graham Hunter, A&T Registrar. Memorial Service, 4 p.m., Monday, January 31, Stallings Ballroom, Memorial Union, A&T campus. Memorials be directed to North Carolina A&T Foundation for the Doris Graham Hunter Scholarship.



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North Carolina A&T State University has a rich heritage thanks to over 40,000 graduates worldwide. As February approaches, we receive many calls, visits, emails and letters from the news media, civic/community organizations, schools and students working on Black History Month projects. Here is a very, small sample of outstanding Aggies who have made monumental contributions to our state, nation and world. Please email additional historic names and titles of Aggies to mables@ncat.edu
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights activist
  • Donna A. James, president of Nationwide Strategic Investments, on cover of Feb/2005 Black Enterprise
  • U.S. Congressman Edolphus Towns (D-NY)
  • Retired Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bussey
  • Sandra Hughes, anchor at WFMY NEWS 2
  • Retired Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender
  • Ralph Shelton, founder of Southeast Fuels
  • Dr. Joe Dudley Sr., founder of Dudley Products, Inc.
  • Faye L. Moore, general manager of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), fifth largest U.S. Transit Authority
  • Alvin Attles, vice president of Golden State Warriors
  • District Court Judge Lawrence McSwain
  • U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL)
  • Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Henry E. Frye
  • The A&T Four - Jibreel Khazan, Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain and the late David Richmond
  • North Carolina legislator Alma Adams
  • Elvin Bethea, 2003 Pro Football Hall of Famer
  • Retired Gillette corporate vice president Royall Mack Sr.
  • The late astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair
  • A&T's $100 million capital campaign co-chairs Janice Bryant Howroyd (Act 1 Group CEO) and Willie Deese (Merck senior vice president)


HOT DATES!

Now thru March 12
-African American Impressionist Allan Randall Freelon Sr. Exhibit, University Galleries, Dudley Building, University Circle, www.ncat.edu/~museum

Jan. 31
- "Turning Point: Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-ins and The International Civil Rights Center & Museum," WFMY News 2, 7-8 p.m.

Feb. 1
- 45th Sit-In Anniversary Celebration, "Equality and Justice for All Times," Speaker: Activist Thomas N. Todd, Williams Cafeteria, 6:30 a.m.
- Placement of memorial wreath, February One Monument, 8:30 a.m.
-"The Bottom Line," Radio Call-In, 10 a.m., WNAA-FM Radio.
- Aggie Pride Blood Drive (in memory of Charles Drew, M.D.), Memorial Union - Exhibit Hall, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- 45th Anniversary 1960 Sit-In Commemorative Walk from February One Monument (University Circle) to The International Civil Rights Center & Museum (downtown), 10:45 a.m.
- USPS Stamp Unveiling/Dedication Ceremony for International Civil Rights Center and Museum/Commemorative Plaque and Building Exterior Unveiling, Woolworth Building/ICRCM-Downtown Greensboro, 12 p.m.
- 45th Anniversary Sit-In Round Table Discussion with A&T Four, Memorial Union-Stallings Ballroom, 3 p.m.
- 45th Anniversary Gala Banquet, Koury Convention Center, 6-9:30 p.m. Community Reception. Student Contest:  High school and grades 4-8. Awards announced at banquet.

Feb. 2
-"A&T Today, the Radio Show," 2 p.m., WNAA-FM Radio.
- UNC/NCCCS Economic Development Listening Tour, General Classroom Bldg.-A218, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Media Briefing: 10-10:30 a.m.)

Feb. 3-6
- Think Tank Leadership Conference, Location/Time TBA

Feb. 6
- 16th National African American Read-In, Bluford Library-Seminar 258, 4 p.m.

Feb. 6-13
- Black Film Festival, Webb Hall/McNair Hall, 7 p.m.

Feb. 8
-"The Bottom Line," Radio Call-In, 10 a.m., WNAA-FM Radio.

Feb. 9
-"A&T Today, the Radio Show," 2 p.m., WNAA-FM Radio.

Feb. 10
- Gallery Talk with Maya Freelon, University Galleries, Dudley Building, Education Room, 2nd Floor, 6 p.m.
-South African Reflections, General Classroom Bldg.-A218, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Intercultural Business Communication Series "Entrepreneurial Women," General Classroom Bldg.-A218, 5:30-6:3 0 p.m. For information on these events or tours please call 334-3209
www.ncat.edu/~museum

Feb. 13
- Nile Valley Cultures: A Panel Discussion and Cultural Extravaganza on Islamic Egypt, Sudan and Uganda, Guest: Faiza Sakr (Alexandria University), Dudley-Multipurpose Room, 2-4 p.m.




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