Ebony Ball "Essence of Black Opulence" and Applications for Mr. and Mrs. Ebony Ball

The Wisconsin Black Student Union 

Presents:

The 2013 Ebony Ball

"The Essence of Black Opulence"

April 14th 2013 

This is a free formal event where students enjoy a night of fellowship and community while celebrating the achievement of their peers. 

Apply to be Mr. or Mrs. Ebony Ball!

Application Due April 7th

Mr. and Mrs. Ebony Ball is an opportunity for the Wisconsin Black Student Union to give recognition to the students who are involved in the campus and community. One male and one female will be chosen as Mr. and Mrs. Ebony Ball and crowned.

Criteria:

2.5 G.P.A 

Outstanding Community Service Experience (Within the Last Year)

Outstanding Community Involvement (Within the Last Year)

For an application contact : badgerbsu@gmail.com 

"Woke Up Black" Documentary Screening

Presented By: Chadbourne Residential College

"Woke Up Black" followed five black youth for 2 years. During that time, they witnessed interaction with family members, educational institutions, and the legal judicial system. The directors of "Woke Up Black" provided a rare opportunity to hear youth speak out on some of the important and potentially life-altering topics. The film fills the void that the media has created in regards to African American youth ideas, attitudes, and desires.

After the viewing, there will be a Q&A session with the director of the film and two of the film's cast members. 

Project 1808 Presents: Musicians for Sierra Leone

 Join Project 1808 for a Pre-Spring Break Bash

Musicians for Sierra Leone 

Project 1808 is a 501(c3) whose mission is to improve the quality of education and sustainable livelihood in Sierra Leone's most disadvantaged communities by working with the country's youth. Building on local community-school projects and partnerships, they provide scholarships, encourage innovative ideas, promote community service and knowledge transfer for sustainable community development. 

Admissions : 18+

Cost: $10 (donations are welcome) 

Specials All Night 

This Week In Black History

This is our final week of "This Week In Black History", but we at AASAS would like to honor every African and African-American (past and present) who have given us such a great history and prospects for an extremely  bright future. 

 This Week In Black History 

Sunday, February 24

1999

Lauryn Hill ~ wins five Grammy Awards in the categories of: Best New Artist, Best Album of the Year, Best R&B Album, Best R&b Song, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Currently she ( and others) hold the second place title of "Most Grammy's Won in One Night".  

Monday, February 25th

1903

Albany State University~ is founded in Albany, Georgia. Albany State is an Historically Black College, with notable alumni such as: Rick Ross, James Holmes (First African American Director of the US Census Bureau), Joe Marie Payton ( actress: Family Matters, Proud Family), and many more. 

Tuesday, February 26th 

1926

Theodore Flowers~ becomes the first African American middle-weight boxing champion. Flowers' was nicknamed the "Georgia Deacon", as he was extremely religious and would recite a passage from Psalms 144 before every fight. 

Wednesday, February 27th 

1988

Debi Thomas~ becomes the first African American to win a medal at the winter Olympics. Thomas won 3rd place for figure skating and her 1988 Olympic run was noted by her taking place in The Battle of the Carmens. The Battle of the Carmens was the informal name given to the figure skating rivalry between Thomas and Katrina Witt (German), who both skated to the music of Bizet's Opera Carmen. 

Thursday, February 28th 

1984 

Micheal Jackson~ wins eight Grammy Awards. He currently holds the record for most Grammy Awards won by a male artist in one night.