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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has also held events to celebrate Black History Month, including a formal and "Black Jeopardy," in which students competed in a black trivia contest, said senior Eric Grate of Alpha Phi Alpha. Delta Sigma Theta sorority is celebrating this month as well, said senior Shawntae Ferguson. The organization has compiled a reading list of black history material that is posted in the library and being distributed by some English professors.

Ferguson said a group of students will travel to Winston-Salem State University Feb. 27 to meet with and view the artwork of a black artist.

The sorority has also printed up flyers containing facts relating to black history and posted them around campus. An informational newsletter for all students was to be distributed Thursday, Ferguson said. "It's about educating," she said, adding that the month is not only an opportunity to celebrate but also to give back.

Events scheduled for next week include a performance by the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble in Brendle Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Monday and the "Black Comedy Tour" featuring Arnez J from BET.

The comedy show will be at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Pugh Auditorium and is sponsored by Student Union and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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