Black History 101 Mobile Museum: Necessary! Exhibit Comes to Gonzaga University

By: Rudy Mondragón

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be visiting Gonzaga University for the first time ever on Friday February 25 from 10am-5pm in the Crosby Student Center. In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Student Union in collaboration with Social Justice Club, Unity Multicultural Education Center, GSBA, and Programming Board have worked consciously to bring the Black History 101 Mobile Museum’s Necessary! exhibit, which will expose the Gonzaga community to over 150 historical artifacts from the life of revolutionary leader, Malcolm X.  Along with the exhibit, founder and curator of the museum, Khalid el-Hakim will also be present to answer questions and interact with our students!

This all day museum event is FREE and open to the public. Plan ahead, mark your calendar, and we will see you February 25!

It Takes a Nation of Millions:

Lecture by Professor Griff of Public Enemy

Where are all the old school, conscious hip-hop music fans?? Gonzaga University has the privilege to bring you a lecture by Professor Griff of legendary hip-hop group and future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers (2012), PUBLIC ENEMY. As part of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum Necessary! exhibit, Professor Griff will present his lecture, “It Takes A Nation of Millions,” where he will discuss Malcolm X’s influence on hip-hop group Public Enemy and revolutionary voices in hip hop culture. Professor Griff will provide the audience with both a historical perspective and personal account of how Malcolm X has influenced hip hop and Public Enemy. The lecture is scheduled for Friday February 25 at 7 PM in Jepson Wolff Auditorium. The lecture hall is limited to 175 guests so plan ahead and get your seat early!

If you have any questions about both events, please contact Rudy Mondragón at: mondragon@gonzaga.edu or 509-313-4105