COLUMBUS -- Women from across Columbus and The Ohio State University will come together to recognize the rich histories, cultures, talents, and experiences of women during the university's inaugural year of Women's History Month, Feb. 7 through March 13. Events also will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Women's Student Services.
Women's History Month will feature Elaine Brown, an activist and lecturer, as she describes her role as former head of the Black Panther Party and her life since the 1960s at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Ohio Union Main Lounge, 1739 N. High St. The session will focus on the "new" types of racism; experiences with racism as a present-day issue; and the fear that this new type of racism will follow humankind into the next millennium. She will analyze "the nature of oppression in America" and offer some possible solutions.
In 1974, Brown became the first and is still the only woman to lead the Black Panther Party. Today, as an activist, writer and popular lecturer, Brown says she upholds the original vision of the Panthers, supporting such survival programs as the Free Breakfast for Children Program, Sickle Cell Anemia Testing and free health clinics. Brown is working to set up a model education center for African-American and poor children.
Other events include:
FEB. 7 -- Soup & Substance, "African-American Women: Many Voices, Many Strengths," 4-5 p.m., the Ohio Union Buckeye Suites A & B, 1739 N. High St.
FEB. 7 -- Sister Series, 7-9 p.m., Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 153 W. 12th Ave.
FEB. 9 -- Soup & Substance, "In Search of Self Care," 4-5 p.m., Buckeye Suites A & B.
FEB. 14 -- Soup & Substance, "Love Your Bones: How to make diet, exercise and lifestyle choices that are good for your body," 4-5 p.m., the Ohio Union Buckeye Suites A & B.
FEB. 16 -- Body Image Bazaar, noon to 6 p.m., Larkins Hall North Lobby, 337 W. 17th Ave.
FEB. 16 -- SHADES, a group for women of color, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Ohio Union Buckeye Suite A.
FEB. 16 -- "Preparing for Your First Visit to the Gynecologist," 8 p.m., Morrison Tower first floor lobby, 196 W. 11th Ave.
FEB. 21 -- Soup & Substance, "Women's Fitness," 4-5 p.m., the Ohio Union Board Room.
FEB. 21 -- Sister Series, 7-9 p.m., Hale Center.
FEB. 23 -- Womyn's Month 2000 Gala Celebration, 6 p.m., the Ohio Union Main Lounge.
FEB. 24 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Jodie Scheiman, senior vice president of investments at Paine Webber, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
FEB. 24 -- Womyn's Month Movie Series, "Fire," 7:30 p.m., University Hall room 014, 230 N. Oval Mall.
FEB. 27 -- MARCH 30 -- Bricker Hall and Hale Black Cultural Center Art Exhibits, "The Essence of Sisterhood."
FEB. 28 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Judith Fountain, director of the Women's Place at Ohio State, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
FEB. 28 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Susan Hartmann, professor of Women's Studies at Ohio State, 7-9 p.m., Kuhn Honors & Scholars House, 220 W. 12th Ave.
FEB. 29 -- "Columbus Women Series," featuring Judge Yvette McGee Brown, Juvenile and Domestic Court, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
FEB. 29 -- "Vagina Monologues," 7-9 p.m. the Ohio Union South Main Lounge.
MARCH 1 - 14 -- Womyn's Shelter Clothing Drive. Collection site is Lincoln Tower, 15th floor front desk, 1810 Cannon Drive.
MARCH 1 - 14 -- "Health Issues for Lesbians," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
MARCH 1 - 14 -- "Soup & Substance," 4-5 p.m., the Ohio Union Buckeye Suites A&B.
MARCH 1 - 14 -- "Strike Back," 6:30-7:30 p.m., Larkins Hall, 337 W. 17th Ave.
MARCH 1 - 14 -- Womyn in Film, 7 p.m., Lincoln Tower TV Room, 15th floor
MARCH 2 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Susan Huntington, dean of the graduate school, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
MARCH 2 -- "Nike Women's Safe Night Run/Walk," 5 p.m., begins at West Lawn behind the Ohio Union. Womyn's Month Movie Series, "Divorce Iranian Style," 7:30 p.m., University Hall Room 014.
MARCH 5 - 11 -- Exposure Gallery Art Exhibit, "The Essence of Sisterhood," the Ohio Union.
MARCH 6 -- Soup & Substance, 4-5 p.m., the Ohio Union Buckeye Suites A&B.
MARCH 6 -- Sister Series, 7-9 p.m., Hale Center.
MARCH 7 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Sandra Anderson, first female president of the Columbus Bar Association and partner at Vorys Sater Seymoure and Pease, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
MARCH 7 -- "A Celebration of Women's Studies," 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road.
MARCH 7 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Nancy Rudd, professor of Consumer Textiles; Penny Winkle of Clinical Social Work; and Jan Fonarow, clinical dietician at Ohio State, 7-9 p.m., the Ohio Union Stecker Lounge.
MARCH 8 -- "International Women's Day: Women Coming Together," 3-7 p.m., Hale Center.
MARCH 9 -- "Honoring Columbus Women Series," featuring Pricilla Tyson, executive director of City Year, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ohio Union Failer Lounge.
MARCH 9 -- "Stitching Sisterhood," 3-7 p.m., ColumbIA Gas Lounge and Gallery, Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Ave.
MARCH 9 -- Womyn's Month Movie Series, "Down in the Delta," 7:30 p.m., University Hall room 014.
MARCH 12 "Let's Sing it for the Girls," 7 p.m., Morrison Lobby.
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CONTACT: Karissa L. Shivley, (614) 292-8295