Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada,while in Ireland, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
In celebrating Black History Month, the university will host events on campus throughout February and create a number of series to continue the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Events include the following:
Martin Luther King Center
MLK Center Living Legacy Awards Luncheon | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 | Harris Ballroom, Gatton Student Center
Underground Perspective Formal hosted by Underground Perspective | 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 | Grand Ballroom, Gatton Student Center
IMPACT Bible Study hosted by IMPACT Movement | 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 | MLK Center, Gatton Student Center
Future Health Professionals Pre-Health Conference hosted by Hues in Medicine | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 (registration closes Friday, Feb. 3) | Grand Ballroom, Gatton Student Center
Plated Discussions hosted by MLK Center and Underground Perspective | 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 | Room 212, White Hall Classroom Building
My Brother’s Keeper hosted by MLK Center and Center for Graduate & Professional Diversity Initiatives | 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 | Cornerstone Esports Lounge
Sister Circle hosted by MLK Center and Center for Graduate & Professional Diversity Initiatives | 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 | MLK Center, Gatton Student Center
Sister Circle Forum hosted by OID and Student Development & Support | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 23 | Harris Ballroom, Gatton Student Center
Freedom Ball hosted by NAACP | 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 | Harris Ballroom, Gatton Student Center
Tapas and Topics hosted by MLK Center | 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 | MLK Center, Gatton Student CenterClick to continue reading