On Wednesday, more than 20 students gathered to discuss an issue relevant to both Black History Month and Valentine's Day: interracial dating. The discussion, which took place at Northwestern's Black House, a gathering place for campus African-American groups, was part of a month-long schedule of events sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in honor of Black History Month. The topic was chosen because it would engage a diverse group of students. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a historically black sorority, co-sponsored the event as part of their "Finer Womanhood Week 2008." At Northwestern, the large demographic disparities on campus make interracial dating an important topic. "The small number of students of color on campus lends itself to more interracial dating," said Shawna Cooper-Gibson, director of African-American Student Affairs.