The college's annual celebration of Black History Month includes a variety of free programs, from discussions to dance presentations. The month of events began with the lecture, "Black Male and Female Relationships," featuring special guest Payge Mean Hopper on Feb. 14. An African-American lecture and art display titled "Free at Last" with guest speaker Fulton Washington follows, set for 1-2 p.m. Feb. 21. The Black Student Union Showcase with Nigerian dancers is scheduled from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 23, and the festivities conclude Feb. 28 with "Taste of Soul Gospel Brunch and Read-In." Black History Month events are sponsored by the El Camino College Office of Staff and Student Diversity, the Black History Month Committee and the Student Equity Plan. For event locations and more information, visit www.elcamino.edu/events/blackhistorymonth/