Halifax Community College (HCC) will host a series of events, starting in February. The events are part of the HCC Lyceum Series of Special Events that will run throughout 2013.
The public is invited and encouraged to participate in these events. Unless otherwise noted, guests attend at no charge and events will be held in The Centre. The list of events is available online athttp://www.halifaxcc.edu/lyceum/.
Kicking off the activities will be the United States Postal Service Stamp Dedication on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. This year, stamps in honor of Rosa Parks and the Emancipation Proclamation will be presented.
Saluting Our Local African American Heroes will be held Thursday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. The awards ceremony honors local African-American citizens and students who have made significant contributions in the local community. Check www.halifaxcc.edu or contact Cindy Collins at 252-536-7222,
"Freedom Wasn't Free—A Black History Musical" will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. The musical, written and compiled by HCC Communications Instructor Sharon W. Askew, is an exhilarating collaboration of acting, dancing and singing that portrays the plight of African-Americans in America. It depicts their determination for change in ways that will mesmerize the audience with old gospel hymns, modern dance and astounding expressions of the horrendous cost of freedom.
International Day & Food Tasting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Foods from around the world and various cultures will be featured. International attire will also be worn. Cultural demonstrations will kick off the event, featuring campus and community members sharing information about their respective cultures. Admission is $2 per plate for the food tasting.
For more information on the 2013 HCC Lyceum Series of Special Events, visithttp://www.halifaxcc.edu/lyceum/. To receive notifications of HCC events and events held at The Centre, visit http://halifaxcc.edu/getevents.htm.
