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from the issue of February 14, 2008
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Rutledge lecture to continue 'Taste of Harlem' events
UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
A series of events celebrating Black History Month will be held at UNL in February. Lectures and performances in this year's "A Taste of Harlem: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance" series are free and open to the public.
Remaining events are at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 and 27 in the Crib at the Nebraska Union. The first event was Feb. 13.
Greg Rutledge, assistant professor of English and ethnic studies, presents the Feb. 20 lecture "Beauty, Epic and the Best: From Mother (Africa), with Love." On Feb. 27, Kwakiutl Dreher, assistant professor of English and ethnic studies, will offer the musical performance "Tea and Temptation."
A Taste of Harlem has been a fixture at UNL for several years, consistently drawing enthusiastic audiences. This year, organizers sought to explore African American culture beyond the Harlem Renaissance.
"We have looked at ways to incorporate more aspects of the African American experience, using the arts, literature, politics, song and dance," said Bill Waters, program coordinator for the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services at UNL. "I try to involve local people as much as possible, either professors or members of the local community.
"We have a wealth of talent and knowledge here, and we try to look upon the strengths of our fellow citizens of Nebraska, and bring them in to speak on topics they feel are important."
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