By Elizabeth Christian, LC News
PINEVILLE, La. (LC News) – Louisiana Christian University’s celebration of Black History Month will continue with the third annual Gospel choir concert Feb. 17.
Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside Guinn Auditorium, the concert will feature both traditional and contemporary Gospel music sung by the school’s choir, students, alumni and community members including the worship team from Zion Hill Church Family, Pineville.
“It’s a different style of music that many students are not used to hearing,” said concert director Terrell Phillips. “It taps into a culture that I am used to and a lot of African Americans are used to but a lot of people haven’t heard before.”
Next week, two more events will be held to celebrate Black History Month: a showing of the 2014 film “Selma,” which depicts the voting rights marches in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery led by Martin Luther King Jr. It will be shown in the Granberry Conference Center on Feb. 23 at 7.30 p.m.
On Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. a panel discussion will take place at Guinn Auditorium on King and the realization of his dream.
“Diversity is something I want us to celebrate every day at Louisiana Christian University,” LCU President Rick Brewer said, “but we are excited to spend this extra special time to honor and note the important contributions of African Americans.”
Panelists for the event include:
• Arthur Mazhambe, Business Department
• Henry Robertson, History Department
• Scott Pickard, History Department
• Frances Powell, School of Human Behavior
• Emmanuel Johnson, School of Human Behavior
• Joann Brown, School of Nursing
• Victory Lemons, School of Nursing
• Joshua Dara, School of Human Behavior
“Black History Month was created to honor the contributions of African Americans to the United States,” said Dara, associate vice president for engagement and enrichment. “Everyone can participate in the celebration because it is all about overcoming trials and celebrating triumphs.”
The concert, movie and panel discussion are free events to the public.
