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‘Dr. G’ tackles the musical evolution of hip-hop in American culture sponsored by Cigna
Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr. is also known as “Dr.” by his students. G,” will speak to the campus and community on Wednesday, February 1st in the University Center Ballroom. His talk is called Hip Hop Gets a Bad Rap. Gooding explores the evolution of his hip-hop culture, from what he calls “controversial” to the high “mainstream” genres enjoyed in today’s society. Gooding is a professor of humanities, visiting his CMU from John V. Roach Honors College at TCU.
In addition to the public keynote, Gooding will host a Q&A session with CMU student leaders and the Black Student Alliance (BSA).
Students invited Gooding to give a talk based on his extensive work investigating race in mainstream media and culture. His explorations and expertise include Hollywood popular culture and how African-American Academy Award winners and their stories reflect and enhance American history.
Each February is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions of black artists, policy makers, educators and entertainers to American culture. In every profession, Black Americans have contributed to a rich culture and community. February celebrates these contributions from all periods of US history.
Ta’Lor Jackson, inclusiveness coordinator and mentor specialist at Mesa University of Colorado, said: “Black History Month is a time when we can formally recognize and celebrate what we enjoy 24/7.”
“All year round, our nation enjoys an amazing cultural richness created by Black people as the Black spirit is present in every aspect of our cultural lives and experiences. It’s time to officially recognize and celebrate the benefits of 365 days of the year.” – Ta’Lor Jackson, CMU Coordinator & Mentor Specialist, Inclusiveness
Historically, when many think about black history, issues such as slavery and civil rights tend to dominate the discussion. We are trying to broaden our focus by also discussing what the future holds.
On February 6th, the students will host a conversation called “Lets Talk About: Hair.” This conversation addresses a challenge a black student has in several parts of the country: finding hair care services and products that meet her needs. On Valentine’s Day, students will host a love and basketball screening, and on February 20, a moderated discussion will explore black political issues.
See the full lineup of Black History Month events for this month here.
Dr. Gooding’s talk was made possible thanks to Cigna and BSA.
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Written by David Ludlum
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