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Woods Hole Black History Month
25th Anniversary
1978-2003
25 Years of celebrating and educating the Woods
Hole community and the community at large about African American
history and culture.
2003 Theme - “The Souls of Black Folk: Centennial
Reflections”
 FEBRUARY
28
"The Souls of Black Folk: Poetry and Song, From the
1700s to the Present" - presented by George
Spivey, Equity/Affirmative Action Officer, Town of Falmouth
12:00 pm, Redfield Auditorium, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,
Water Street, Woods Hole
Light refreshments will be served.
FEBRUARY 14
"The Olympic Experience of 1968: Before, During, and
After” - presented by John Carlos,
1968 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Mens 200-meter sprint
12:00 pm, Lillie Auditorium, Marine Biological Laboratory, MBL Street,
Woods Hole
Reception in the Lillie lobby following the presentation.
FEBRUARY 27
Roundtable Discussion: “Remembering Black History
Month, 1978-2003” - moderated by Dr.
Ambrose Jearld, Jr., charter member and former Chair of
the Woods Hole Black History Month Committee. This discussion will
reflect on Black History Month observances in Woods Hole and in
the nation. The roundtable will include people who played a role
in Woods Hole observances, either as founders, participants, or
planners in the early years.
2:00 pm, Meigs Room, Swope Center, Marine Biological Laboratory,
North Street, Woods Hole
Harambee
An ethnic potluck feast with:
• Live music by Jack Leyden, Tony Bailey, & Erica Lewis
• Storytelling by Vird Williams
• Afrocentric handicrafts by Wright Creations
4:30 - 7:30 pm, Swope Center, Marine Biological Laboratory, North
Street, Woods Hole
RELATED COMMUNITY EVENTS
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Peanut Butter Club Presentations
12:00 pm, Redfield Auditorium, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,
Water Street, Woods Hole
FEBRUARY 21
Colin Powell : A Soldier's Campaign
(60 minute documentary)
A revealing profile telling the story of Colin Powell and examining
his promising future, including interviews of his family and friends
and rare archival footage from his distinguished career.
 FEBRUARY
27
“EEO at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Where have we
come from and where are we going?” - Join current and past members
of the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s EEO Committee
in this public discussion.
12:00 - 1:00 pm, Candle House 104, Marine Biological Laboratory,
Water St., Woods Hole
MARCH
7
Maya Angelou: A biography (45 minute documentary)
A biography of Maya Angelou, the African-American poet and author.
Includes interviews with the author and her family and friends.
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