News & Events

Tim Wise
“White Privilege and its Consequences for Racial Equity and Justice”
November 18, 2008
BCLC Ballroom
Lecture and Book Signing
Dr. Janet Helms
“A Race is a Nice Thing to Have”
September 18, 2008
Barret Library, Room 051
Lecture and Book Signing
Wattstax Exhibit

"I Am Somebody!"
February 2 - 28, 2008
Barret Library, Room 051
An exhibition of rare photographs and memorabilia from the Stax Museum of American soul Music Collection
Public Hours:
Thursdays 5 PM to 9 PM
Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM
Sundays 1 PM to 5 PM
Opening Reception and Talk
February 5, 2008
7:00 PM
The public is invited to a keynote address by Al Bell, former owner of Stax Records and executive producer of the Wattstax film, on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Barret 051. Bell will speak on “Believing and Fulfilling the American Dream.” A reception will follow. Read more about this event >>
Photo: Mavis Staple of The Staple Singers. Courtesy of Wattstax.
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