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February 11, 2015 The Portland Observer Black Dr. Christopher Evans HIV/AIDS in Black History The impact of HIV and AIDS on the African American com- munity will be the topic of a cultural competency lecture sponsored by the African Ameri- can Employee Resource Group at Oregon Health Sciences Uni- versity. Dr. Christopher Evans will dis- cuss his research on the epidemic which has disproportionately im- pacted the African American com- munity. The free and open to the public talk takes place Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12:15 p.m. in the Bio- medical Information Communi- cation Center (BICC) gallery on the OHSU campus. You’re in- vited to come early for a light lunch and networking. Folks unable to join the Black History Month event can watch a live web stream of the talk through the OHSU network. NAACP Celebrates 100 Years Members of the NAACP will pay tribute to the civil rights group’s centennial with a cel- ebration of black life and cul- ture. The free and open to the public event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Vancouver Housing Au- thority, 2500 Main St. For more information, call 360-750- 1224. Black History Social Gala The world Black History Arts Culture invites the community to a social gala during Black His- tory Month with musical perfor- mances, readings about ancient black culture, poetry, a live DJ, and more! The free event will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Pink Rose Bar and Lounge, 1300 N.W. Lovejoy St. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com History Month Page 5