Nerd Nite 2/13/13 – Austin

Nerd Nite 2/13/13 – Austin

DATE: February 13, 2013

TIME: 7pm-10pm

ADDRESS:
502 Brushy Street
Austin, Texas

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/381816745250317/

Nerd Nite 43: Black History Month

[ASL interpreter will be provided]

When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 doors at 7pm.

Where: The North Door

Dating : February speed dating tickets on sale!

Chiptunes by: TXChip

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Texas Monthly recently suggested that Austin is the most segregated city in Texas. True or not, there’s never a bad time to reaffirm the love of knowledge unifying all nerds. This month’s speakers will remind us why every month is black history month.

The talks:

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“The (R)Evolution Of Malcolm X,” by Lashonda Lester

Even though everyone knows the name Malcolm X, his extraordinary story is not as well known as other dynamic Black history icons. Lashonda will discuss Malcolm’s early life in the rural midwest, adventures as a Harlem hustler, incarceration and rapid rise to fame as a radical minster for the controversial Nation Of Islam, and his evolution into a powerful civil rights leader.

Lashonda Lester is an Austin based stand-up comedian and the creator/host/producer of Weird! True Hollywood Tales; a biography/pop culture series focusing on tragic or weird deaths of notable celebrities from the 20th century.

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“African Americans and U.S. Navy Diving: A Legacy of Performance Under Pressure,” by Fred McGhee

Dr. McGhee will provide a short history of U.S. Navy Diving as well as African Americans in the U.S. Navy, himself included.

Fred L. McGhee is an Austin based environmental, archaeological, and sustainability consultant. He is one of the first African American diving officers in Navy history and is the author of the recently published “Two Texas Race Riots.”

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“The Lives of Blacks in Texas 1950-2010,” by Dr. Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Dr. Jemel Aguilar, and Jennifer Alexander

The African American population of Texas has undergone significant changes over the past several decades. Considering these demographic changes through a racial lens can help inform future Texas governmental policies.

Dr. Vohra-Gupta, Dr. Aguilar and Jennifer Alexander are researchers with the UT Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis, a non-partisan think-tank committed to applying data to inform legislative policies affecting the quality of life of multiple populations of color.

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Plus!

Break music from the TX CHIP collective: https://www.facebook.com/TXChip

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Plus plus!

Want to get a jump on your nerdery?

Sign up for nerd speed-dating before the main event: http://buytickets.at/nnatx/7428

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Doors at 7, talks at 7:30.

As always, Nerd Nite is FREE and open to all. Buy yourself a beer to celebrate.

CONTACT PERSON NAME: Lewis Weil
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT TELEPHONE #: 5125772177 voice

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