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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EVENTS 

Fannie L. Allen

 DANVILLE, VA, Jan. 22, 2007 -- Fannie L. Allen, president of F. Allen & Associates and director of Allen Etiquette Institute with offices in Atlanta, Fort Washington, MD, and Arlington, VA, will headline Danville Community College’s month-long celebration of African American history during February. Other events during the month will focus on dance, music, drama, literature, and the annual Sickle Cell Anemia trait testing and fundraiser.

Allen’s presentation, entitled “Business Etiquette: Building and Maintaining Relationships in the Workplace”, is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, at 2 p.m. in Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). Because of limited seating and the hands on nature of this workshop, reservations are required. Please contact Russell Scruggs, Assistant Professor of History, at 434.797.8513.

Allen is a Certified Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant. In addition to being a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington, DC, she is a graduate of Morris Brown College and Averett University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In June 2006, she retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. She has conducted numerous leadership presentations in both military and civilian arenas.

The Allen Etiquette Institute provides seminars, workshops and dining tutorials for teens and adults. Participants attending her seminars engage in role-playing exercises. Her DCC seminar will focus on communications and leadership – both of which, she says, are essential tools for success.

“I enjoy seeing people succeed,” says Allen who adds she uses this statement to begin each of her training workshops. “When you practice the skills associated with business etiquette, you are enhancing how well you will do in the workplace.”

Schedule of Danville Community College activities

Feb. 1: “From Slavery to Freedom”, one-woman presentation by Joan Tarpley-Robinson, Assistant

Joan Tarpley-Robinson

 Professor of Mathematics, Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). The presentation focuses on the struggles encountered by African Americans as they “move from the darkness of slavery to the light of freedom”. Tarpley-Robinson says the “journey” is seen through the eyes of her grandmother.

Feb. 8: “Business Etiquette: Building and Maintaining Relationships in the Workplace”, by Fannie L. Allen, president of F. Allen & Associates and director of the Allen Etiquette Institute, 2 p.m., Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). For more information about Allen, please visit her website: http://www.allenetiquette.com.

Feb. 9: The Step Show offers a repeat performance of last year’s successful event, featuring Greek sororities, fraternities and step teams. 7:00 p.m., Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). Come early and get a good seat. Please note this event may not be suitable for children under age 12.

Feb. 13: African-American History Challenge, 11 a.m., Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). Teams from DCC student clubs and organizations will compete in this “Jeopardy-like” contest to see who knows the most about African-American history and culture. Prizes will be awarded.

Feb. 14: Sickle Cell Anemia Trait Testing, 10 a.m.-noon, outside Temple Building, Room 106. Co-sponsored by the DCC Afro-American Culture Club, this annual event will be conducted by representatives from the Danville –Pittsylvania County Sickle Cell Anemia Association. This event is jointly sponsored by the Afro-American Culture Club, the Danville Pittsylvania County Sickle Cell Anemia Association, and by local volunteer nurses.

Feb. 14: Sickle Cell Anemia Fundraising Drive will be conducted throughout the day by members of the DCC Afro-American Culture Club. All proceeds benefit the Danville-Pittsylvania County Sickle Cell Anemia Association.

Feb. 15: Nguzo Saba African Drum and Dance Company of Danville, VA, 7:00 p.m., Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall). Let your mind, body and spirit become one with the drums! Managed by Josephine Knight, and founded by Raymond Robertson, the group includes adults and children from the Danville and Greensboro, NC areas.  They perform a variety of selections including West African and American drumming and dance. 

Feb. 16: Gospel Choir Fest, 7:00 p.m., Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall), featuring the DCC Gospel Ensemble, plus other area choirs. Be prepared for an uplifting celebration.

Feb. 22:  Poetry Café, 7:00 p.m., Temple Building, Room 108. Enjoy an evening of poetry, including readings of both original and traditional African-American poetry by DCC students and employees and by invited community guests.  Light refreshments provided in coffee house atmosphere.

Feb. 27: Book Review – Author James McBride’s The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to his White Mother, will be reviewed by Elizabeth (Betty) Hall, Instructor of Developmental English, 11 a.m.,Temple Building, Room 110 (Oliver Hall).   

For more information or to obtain a brochure, contact the DCC Public Relations Office at 434.797.8458, or click here.

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