COMMUNITY BRIEFS
By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica College is sponsoring a series of free events, including discussions on Los Angeles’ black history, black crime/mystery fiction, and more — in celebration of Black History Month in February. The events, all held on SMC’s main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd., are: ■Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11:15 a.m. at the SMC Clocktower: “From Africa 2 America,” featuring speakers, dance and traditional African food. The event is sponsored by the SMC Black Collegians, Pan African Student Union and We the People. Call (310) 434-4926. ■Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11:15 a.m. in the SMC Concert Hall: Lecture on “Spooks, Spies and Private Eyes: Black Mystery, Crime & Suspense Fiction of the 20th Century,” by author/editor Paula Woods. The lecture title comes from the critically acclaimed anthology that Woods edited. Woods also is the author of the award-winning Charlotte Justice mystery novel series. The lecture is presented by the SMC English department and SMC Associates as part of SMC’s “Literary Series,” as well as Black History Month. Call (310) 434-4003. ■Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the SMC Concert Hall: Lecture on “L.A. City Limits: African American Los Angeles from the Great Depression to the Present” by Cal Poly Pomona history professor Josh Sides. The lecture title comes from Sides’ recently published book, which delves into the history and struggles of African Americans in L.A. neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. Sponsored by the SMC Associates. Call (310) 434-4003. ■Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the SMC Concert Hall: “The Story of Black People from Africa to America through Poetry, Song and Dance.” The event is sponsored by the SMC Black Collegians, Pan African Student Union and We the People. Call (310) 434-4926.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 21, 2004. Read the original PDF.