Location: 311 S. Water St, Henderson, NV.— Nevada State College Heritage Center
Content: The Heritage Center at Nevada State College (NSC) will present a series of films, panel discussions, presentations, and cultural events throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. 

Commencing February 1, at the Henderson Convention Center, the series will include films about the life and tragic death of Emmett Till, black historical greats and higher learning. Also scheduled are panel discussions and presentations on collaborative efforts between blacks and Hispanics/Latinos, HIV/AIDS in the black community, politics and predominantly black churches, as well as civil rights and the black economic cultural struggle, which will be presented by Warren Jabali, one of the American Basketball Association’s thirty all-time greatest players. The finalé will be a Black Gospel Fest hosted at Black Mountain Recreation Center on February 24.                                                                                                

Thurs., Feb. 1  (Noon) Kick-Off Event

Mujahid Ramadan - speaker
Henderson Convention Center
200 Water St., Henderson, NV 89015

Mon., Feb. 5  (Noon – 5 p.m.) Black History Month Film

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till
Nevada State College
Dawson Building Great Hall
1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002

Thurs., Feb. 8  (10 a.m.) Panel Discussion

Topic: “Greans and Beans”
Collaborative Efforts Between Blacks and Latinos Nevada State College
311 S. Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

Mon., Feb. 12  (10 a.m.) Health Issues

Topic: “HIV and the Black Community”
Black Nurses Association
CCSN Charleston Campus
6375 W. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146

Tues., Feb. 13  (Noon – 5 p.m.) Black History Month Film

Remember the Titans
Nevada State College
Dawson Building Great Hall
1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002

Wed., Feb. 14  (10 a.m.) Panel Discussion

Topic: “Politics and the Black Church”
Nevada State College 311 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015

Fri., Feb. 16  (TBA) Speaker: Warren Jabali, Voted One of the 30 all-time great ABA basketball players

Topic: “Civil Rights and Black Economic Cultural Nevada State College
311 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015

Tues., Feb. 20  (Noon – 5 p.m.) Black History Month Film

Higher Learning
Nevada State College
Dawson Building Great Hall
1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002

Sat., Feb. 24  (6 p.m.) Black Gospel Fest

Black Mountain Recreation Center
599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015

About the Heritage Center

The Heritage Center is a conduit for creating a vibrant and open campus embodying the principles of respect, openness, tolerance, and mutual understanding among all members of the Nevada State College community. Exhibitions and events furthering the center’s mission of promoting awareness and appreciation for the contributions of all races, cultures, lifestyles, and religions are regularly presented throughout the year.  

Nevada State College opened its doors to students in September 2002 after the Nevada Board of Regents and Nevada State Legislature determined the need for enhanced educational opportunities in Southern Nevada in 1997. The college currently enrolls 1,950 students.

NSC’s main campus is located on over 500 acres in the foothills of Henderson and provides progressive bachelors programs in several in-demand fields of study.  Nevada State College offers a low student-to-professor ratio and competitive tuition rates.

For more information about the Heritage Center events at Nevada State College, call (702) 992-2000 or visit nsc.nevada.edu.