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Box 6

 Container

Contains 26 Collections and/or Records:

Audio-Visual Recordings, 1971-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5
Scope and Contents These materials include audio and visual recordings of events presented and/or sponsored by the Black Cultural Center, or pertaining to the topic of African Americans. Such events include but are not limited to: performances by the BCC’s Performing Arts Ensembles and visiting university choral groups, the Black Cultural Arts Festival, guest speaker events, lectures, and documentaries about the BCC and the African American experience at Purdue.There are several audiocassette tapes...
Dates: 1971-2011; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s

Speaking Engagements, circa 1973-1991

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: circa 1973-1991

Performances, circa 1975-2011

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates: circa 1975-2011; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s

Black Voices of Inspiration 6th Annual Spring Concert, April 19, 1981

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates: April 19, 1981

7th Annual Black Voices of Inspiration Spring Concert, April 11, 1982

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates: April 11, 1982

University of Illinois Choir Concert, February 20, 1983

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Musical performances by William Warfield and visiting choirs, including the University of Illinois Choir, Black Diamond Choir, Morgan State University Choir, and Ebony Majestic Choir (Indiana State University). Also included is a performance given for Darlene Blackburn.
Dates: February 20, 1983

Black Voices of Inspiration 8th Annual Spring Concert and 1st Choir Reunion, April 10, 1983

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates: April 10, 1983

Black Voices of Inspiration 9th Annual Spring Concert, April 8, 1984

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates: April 8, 1984

Black Voices of Inspiration Annual Concerts, 1977 - 1991

 Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4
Scope and Contents This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates: 1977 - 1991

Donald Bogle Lecture: "Brown Sugar: 80 Years of Black Female Superstars", October 14, 1981

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 2
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 37
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: October 14, 1981

Tony Brown Lecture: "Black People For All People", November 18, 1981

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 3
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 38
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: November 18, 1981

Delbert Blair Lecture: "What would or could the world have done without the black man?", February 17, 1982

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 39
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 17, 1982

Dr. Geneva Smitherman Lecture "Talkin And Testifiyin" and WBAA Radio Interview, October 28 - October 29, 1982

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 12
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 40
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: October 28 - October 29, 1982

Dr. Angela Davis Lecture (Wabash College): "Women, Race and Class", February 2, 1983

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 13
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 41
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 2, 1983

Dr. Nathan Hare Lecture, February 9, 1983

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 14
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 42
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 9, 1983

Nikki Giovanni (Cultural Arts Series): "We can do a lot better and we shall" lecture and poetry reading, March 31, 1983

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 43
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: March 31, 1983

James Baldwin Lecture Series: "Civil rights, history and America's youth", October 12, 1983

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 44
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: October 12, 1983

Dr. Samuel Hay Lecture Series: "Social change and the Black theatre in America", October 27, 1983

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 27
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 45
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: October 27, 1983

President Steve Beering: "Affirmative Action", February 15, 1984

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 28
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 46
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 15, 1984

Dennis Brutus on South Africa: "Informal Colloquium", February 15, 1984

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 29
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 47
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 15, 1984

Dr. Eleanor Holmes Norton Lecture: "Confronting critics of affirmative action", February 15, 1984

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 30
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 48
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 15, 1984

An Interview with Micheal Manley: "Jamaica and democratization: political and economic aspects", March 3, 1984

 Item — Box: 6, Cassette: 31
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 49
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: March 3, 1984

James Cone Lecture: "Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X", April 10, 1984

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 51
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: April 10, 1984

Dr. Mary Berry Lecture: "Civil Rights and the quest for racial and sexual equality", February 20, 1985

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 54
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates: February 20, 1985

Musical Performances, 1974 - 1991

 Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents Musical performances by William Warfield and visiting choirs, including the University of Illinois Choir, Black Diamond Choir, Morgan State University Choir, and Ebony Majestic Choir (Indiana State University). Also included is a performance given for Darlene Blackburn.
Dates: 1974 - 1991