February 4, 2019
San Diego Mesa College Hosts Rosa Parks Celebration for Black History Month
By Office of Communications
San Diego, CA, - Today, San Diego Mesa College will celebrate the annual Rosa Parks Birthday Recognition & Libation as part of Black History Month celebrations. Community members are invited to join Mesa College administrators,
faculty, staff and students at 12:45 p.m. in the Auditorium of Humanities and Cultural
Studies Building (G-102) to hear history, stories, and participate in a ceremonial
libation honoring the late civil-rights leader.
“San Diego Mesa College seeks to build a culture of diverse, equitable and inclusive
practices that create an enriched environment for our students, staff, faculty and
the broader community,” said Mesa College President Dr. Pamela Luster. “We remain as committed as ever to celebrating diversity by honoring Black History
Month not only on our own campus, but by involving the greater community.”
Date/Time:
Monday, February 4, 2019. 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Location:
San Diego Mesa College
G-102, Humanities and Cultural Studies Building (G building)
7250 Mesa College Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
Media Visuals:
Administrators, faculty, staff, students and community members participating in the
event
Poems, spoken word and talks given by faculty and students
1:1’s with students and faculty
1:1’s with District and Mesa College administrators
Please see the Black History Month calendar of events scheduled at Mesa College, highlighted by a series of performances, exhibits, discussions,
informational fairs, and other celebrations. The majority of events are hosted at
Mesa College (map), with several being held in the community. All events are open to the public. Most
events are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. Funded through Student Success & Equity. For more information or to RSVP for events, contact Thekima Mayasa at tmayasa@sdccd.edu.
Tags: Black History Month, Press Release, Rosa Parks
