This
quarter I am taking a History of Africa
class for one of my GEC requirements. It is a very interesting class for anyone
who is in need of a global history course. However, what is also interesting
about this class is that this quarter it is located in Hale Hall. This is the
same building that was vandalized shortly after the young black man Trayvon
Martin was murdered by George Zimmerman. However, Hale Hall is more than just a
building with classrooms; it is also home to the Black Cultural Center here on
campus.
Established
in 1989, the center is named after Dr. Frank W. Hale, Jr. who cared strongly
about the opportunities for minority students here at The Ohio State University. It is one of the few buildings in the
United States that has been built with both an academic and a cultural side.
The Black Cultural Center hosts several annual events such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration, Black History Month programs, and a Thanksgiving Dinner. In addition, the
building has several interesting art exhibits and artifacts.
In
the past, this article has recommended some of the interesting places in
Columbus for students to visit. The Black Cultural Center here at The Ohio
State University is certainly one of these interesting places. It is open
Monday through Friday from 8 AM to10 PM, Saturdays from 11 AM to 7 PM., and
Sunday from 12 PM. to 8 PM. For more information check out the center’s
website:
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