Re·nais·sance
1 a: movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity; 2: REBIRTH, REVIVAL

Con·scious·ness
1 a: the quality or state of being aware - especially of something within oneself, b: the state or fact of being conscious of an external object, state, or fact c: AWARENESS; especially concern for some social or political cause; 2: the state of being characterized by sensation, emotion, volition, and thought : MIND

This February, celebrate and become aware of the achievements African Americans have made to society.

'The Renaissance of Consciousness is today, now, it is the future. The question is no longer how do we live with this double consciousness, but have we unlocked it and used it to impact the world?

Calendar of Events
Click here to visit the Black Awareness Month website to download a printable calendar.

Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, February 1                        UC Patio, 5pm
Join us for BAM 2007 Opening Ceremonies and celebrate the start of Renaissance of Consciousness with entertainment, free food, Afrocentric vendors, and glimpse of the past.

Gospel Explosion: Basking In the Glory of His Presence
Saturday, February 3                        UC Patio, 7pm
Come share this experience with people from all walks of life as music, dance, drama, and poetry are used as mediums of spiritual expression.  Also featured is upcoming Gospel Sensation Demetrius Johnson!
Beauty and Wellness Fair
Monday, February 5                        UC I-Lounge, 7:00pm
Come be treated like royalty while getting beauty and wellness advice from professionals such as MAC and Mary Kay at this fair entitled “Royal Rejuvenation”. This event will include refreshments, giveaways, entertainment and a beauty and wellness showcase to revive and celebrate the mind, body, and soul.
Brother’s Appreciation
Wednesday, February 7                        Law School, 7:07pm
The Mu Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc will host its annual Brothers Appreciation Day in honor of the black men on campus. The men are served a delicious homemade dinner and awards are distributed; the most prestigious of which is Sigma Man of the Year.
Miss Black & Gold
Thursday, February 8                       Clarke Recital Hall, 7:06pm
The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, a national program under the sponsorship of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is an outgrowth of the long tradition of Alpha Chapters celebrating the academic excellence and talent of women.  This annual event serves to mediate healthy competition amongst minority undergraduate women in the arena of pageantry on local, district, regional, and national levels, respectively. 

Greek Extravaganza
Saturday, February 10                        Knight Sports Complex, 7pm
The annual Greek Extravaganza step show is the University of Miami's own version of "Stomp the Yard."  Historically Black Greek organizations put together a show worthy of applause; each year a new organization is crowned as the best steppers on the yard.
African Storytelling
Monday, February 12                         Virrick Community Center, 3pm
African Storytelling is an event that exposes children in the community to the living traditions of African cultures through a production of African folktales. Student actors will perform two plays.  The program also includes audience interactive poetry, African dance, drumming and African folk songs.

Valentine’s Day Spoken Word
Wednesday, February 14                        Rathskeller, 7pm
Enjoy a showcase of inspiring and romantic poetry.
Jeffrey Johnson

BAM Speaker Convocation
Thursday, February 15                        Storer Auditorium, 7pm
Jeffrey Johnson, the voice for a new generation of leadership, a social activist, an AME minister, a critically-acclaimed author, BET’s on-air host and producer of “The Cousin Jeff Chronicles” and “Chop Up” series is the 2007 BAM lecturer.  Mr. Johnson works diligently to bring light to social problems affecting the Black and Latino community.

Fashion Show: Black In the Day
Friday, February 16                        UC Patio, 7pm
Watch as our models strut down the runway.  Come see the movement of dancers and the creativity of actors, as we take the typical fashion show to a whole different level.

Community Service: Pioneers of the Past…Dreamers of the Future
Saturday, February 17                        Belafonte Tacolcy Park (Meet at Stanford Circle, 8am)
Join us for a volunteer day commemorating the history and legacy of great African Americans.  This fun-filled day will include events such as “The Jackie Robinson Baseball Challenge,” a miniature football clinic, trivia challenges, music, food, a bounce house, and many more surprises.  Please come out and participate, as we make this day for the youth of Liberty City an event they will never forget.

Mr. Yellow Rose Scholarship Pageant
Sunday, February 18                        Clarke Recital Hall, 7pm
Mr. Yellow Rose Scholarship Pageant is the 1st annual pageant acknowledging the young men of the University of Miami who show a high regard for the importance of community service. The competition winner will participate in a variety of Yellow Rose Society community service events. Come and witness the coronation of the first Mr. Yellow Rose. All proceeds from the pageant will go to charity.

Mr. UBS
Tuesday, February 20                        Rathskeller, 7pm
Are you ready to win a dinner date with one the finest men UM has to offer? Come and join us at our 1st annual Mr. UBS. All proceeds will be donated towards this year’s philanthropy, the African Heritage Center.

Talent Show
Thursday, February 22                        Rathskeller, 7pm
Come and see a show that you will never forget! This year’s Talent Show entitled: “The Show” will be a campus-wide showcase of the finest talents here at the University of Miami. Join us and see who takes home the grand prize!

Royal Heritage Ball: A Night in Eden
Saturday, February 24                        Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, 8pm
Come out and celebrate forty years of service, excellence, and leadership at this year’s Royal Heritage Ball. This night of elegance features a meet-and-greet reception, dinner and dancing.  Tickets required for entry.

United Black Students
Whitten University Center
1306 Stanford Drive
Room 215
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Phone: (305) 284-2583
Fax: (305) 284-5987
Email: Um_ubs@hotmail.com
Website: www.miami.edu/studorgs/ubs