(Vallejo, California – February 12, 2016) – Cal Maritime's Unity Council is celebrating
Black History month with activities designed to celebrate historical journeys and
experiences, and the continuing contributions of African Americans to the shaping
of our country. The celebration culminates with a free program on Wednesday, February
24 at 6:00 p.m. which is open to the public.
The Black History Celebration will include music by John Ramas, Ann'al, Shannon Lacy,
the Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church Women's Choir, and the Cal Maritime Chorus,
as well as a presentation entitled A Navy Career: Ascending through Perseverance by
Captain Donald H. Flowers, USN (Ret.).
The event will be held in Rizza Auditorium on the Cal Maritime campus, 200 Maritime
Academy Drive in Vallejo. Parking is $3. Tickets may be purchased from Kiosks in lots
B or D (see information at www.csum.edu/map).
The Unity Council at Cal Maritime serves as an advisory group to the president and
his cabinet on issues of unity and diversity at Cal Maritime and ensures compliance
with state and federal equal opportunity regulations. The Unity Council is a presidentially-appointed
group of staff, faculty, and students charged with advancing the academy's commitment
to diversity and to creating an environment in which differences are both welcomed
and appreciated.
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ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master’s degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.