February 3, 2006                                                                       

African-American History Month Events at SMC

SPARTANBURG, S.C. –  In honor of African-American History Month, Spartanburg Methodist College is presenting the following events during February:

Poet Glenis Redmond will perform at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at Camak Auditorium. Redmond has been described as a “startling and brilliant African-American poet.”

The Sankofa African American Museum, a traveling display, will be featured in the Fireplace Room of Burgess Student Center all day Feb. 28. This is a traveling museum display, highlighting some of the most important contributions to our society made by African-Americans. The total display contains over 1,000 pieces and is owned and operated by Angela Jennings from Denmark, S.C. Jennings travels throughout the Southeast to colleges, schools and other locations.

These events are free and open to the public. Call (864) 587-4254 for further information.