March is filled with events and programs suited to a variety of interests. In addition to Women’s History Month events, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming includes book discussions, LGBTQIA+ meetings, movie screenings, and an exhibit from the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival in the Intercultural Diversity Center. Virtual keynote for the month will be Mike Hill, television personality, actor and talk show host. He will address the key themes surrounding “Building Your Brand: Black in America” on March 24. Also, Hands in Health will host a week of events for the Racial Injustice Initiative. Get the details below.
International Women’s Air & Space Museum Bessie Coleman and “Her Daughters” Exhibit
March 1-April 1
Intercultural Diversity Center, Ferguson 2100
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to receive her pilot’s license. Though her life was short-lived, Coleman has inspired generations of African American female pilots and astronauts. The goal of this exhibit is to highlight the contributions of Coleman and other female pilots.
Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival Exhibit
March 8-20
Intercultural Diversity Center, Ferguson 2100
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
The Capstone International Center will partner with the Intercultural Diversity Center to showcase the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival featuring a display of books, traditional clothing and other items highlighting Japanese culture. The goal of this festival is to share Japanese culture, promote cross-cultural awareness and provide an inclusive space for all students, faculty and staff to learn. For more information, contact Capstone International Center, Mary Grace Holliday at mary.holliday@ua.edu.
Women’s History Month Presentation
Monday, March 8
Noon-2 p.m.
(Educational Engagement)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will provide a PowerPoint presentation about important facts of prominent women figures, historical events and general facts of Women’s History Month. This will be a presentation educating on cultural learning, sharing and teaching.
From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet? Virtual Movie Screening
Tuesday, March 9
6 p.m.
(Educational Engagement)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will kick off its March Social Justice Movie Series screening “From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet?” This film features Rev. Gil Caldwell, a black, straight preacher, and Marilyn Bennett, a white, lesbian activist, who form an unusual bond as they seek to find the intersection between the Civil Rights and the LGBTQ+ Equality movements, centering on cast members who live at the intersection of identities. Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/deiidcevents.
‘RBG’ Virtual Movie Screening
Friday, March 12
7 p.m.
(Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will continue its Spring 2021 Social Justice Movie Series screening of “RBG” to commemorate Women’s History Month. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. Explore her unique and unknown personal journey during her rise to the nation’s highest court. Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/deiidcevents.
National Geographic ‘Genius’ Season 3: Aretha Franklin Virtual Special Premiere
Thursday, March 18
6 p.m.
The Intercultural Diversity Center will partner with Comcast and National Geographic on a special virtual pre-screening of their new season of “Genius,” which is focuses on the life of Aretha
Franklin. “Genius” is an Emmy-nominated series with Academy Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo starring as Aretha Franklin. This special virtual premiere will be shown only at a few select Xfinity on Campus universities. Registration required: tinyurl.com/deiidcevents.
Women’s History Month Trivia Night
Thursday, March 18
6-8 p.m. in the Intercultural Diversity Center (Ferguson 2100)
(Social Enrichment)
The Women and Gender Resource Center will partner with the Intercultural Diversity Center to host an in-person Women’s History Month themed trivia night. Test your knowledge and learn new information about women’s contributions to science, politics, art, literature and pop culture. Register your team and join in for fun, pizza and prizes. Registration required. For more information, contact Lizzie Smith at easmith11@ua.edu.
An Evening with Mike Hill Virtual Keynote
Wednesday, March 24
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
(Educational Engagement)
The Black Student Union will partner with the Student Government Association and Intercultural Diversity Center to host a virtual keynote featuring Mike Hill, television personality, actor and talk show host. Hill will address the key themes surrounding Building Your Brand: Black in America. Registration required: tinyurl.com/deiidcevents.
National Medal of Honor Day: Celebrating Dr. Mary Walker
Thursday, March 25
Noon-2 p.m.
Intercultural Diversity Center (Ferguson 2100)
(Educational Engagement)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will show a PowerPoint presentation on Dr. Mary A. Walker, the only female recipient of the Medal of Honor in observance of National Medal of Honor Day. Dr. Walker helped change the face of medicine during the Civil War. This presentation will feature cultural sharing, teaching and learning.
‘Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise’ Virtual Movie Screening
Friday, March 26
7 p.m.
(Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will continue its Spring 2021 Social Justice Movie Series with a screening of “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” to commemorate Women’s History Month. Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African American thought that pushed boundaries. Dr. Angelou’s incredible journey, shedding light on the untold aspects of her life through never-before-seen footage, rare archival photographs and videos, and her own words. Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/deiidcevents.
Jambalaya Virtual Cooking Demonstration with Local Chef Kelly Viall
Tuesday, March 30
6 p.m.
(Cultural Exploration/Social Enrichment)
To end Women’s History Month, the Intercultural Diversity Center will host a cooking demonstration featuring Birmingham chef Kelly Viall. Chef Kelly will prepare Jambalaya and discuss the importance of female chefs’ roles in the industry and the history of the Jambalaya dish. This event will address the importance of cultural sharing, teaching and learning. Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/deiidcevents. View the recipe and video.