February is Black History Month, or African American History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. LSC-University Park’s Black Student Union, Student Success Institute (SSI) and Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) are hosting multiple events and promotions throughout the month, all tailored to educate students, faculty, staff and community members about African American culture and history.

The Struggle in Books, Film + Art
Throughout February
SLRC (B12.8)
View posters of influential African Americans created for Black History Month. Each poster has a scannable QR code directing you to relevant books, film, art and music which depict the historical struggles of African Americans in the U.S.

Painting with a Twist
Thursday, Feb. 6
1 – 3 p.m.
B13.210
The Student Success Institute invites you to express your creative and artistic skills, while celebrating Black History Month, by painting various influential African American persons throughout history.

Dashiki Social
Monday, Feb. 10
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free Speech Area, NRB hallway near the Welcome Center
Wear a dashiki and share an influential African American quote that has been inspired by black history.

Unapologetically Black
Tuesday, Feb. 11
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
B13.210
Come out to hear guest speakers who will discuss what it means to be unapologetically black in today’s society. Speakers include: Ajai Simmons, Professor, Mathematics;  Dr. Jermaine Johnson, Professor, Criminal Justice; Maurica Vickerson, Associate Professor, Business; and Joseph Butler, Manager, Evening/Weekend Services, Student Success.

I Am Not Your Negro
Wednesday, Feb. 12
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
B13.210
Join us for the viewing of the film I Am Not Your Negro, followed by a discussion amongst your peers.

Family Reunion
Thursday, Feb. 13
Noon – 3 p.m.
Courtyard
Wear a dashiki and join us for black culture games, music and more! Enter the rap/poetry battle for a chance to win a prize.

Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Noon – 1 p.m.
B13.210
Galen Abdur-Razzaq is an arranger, composer, director, educator and writer. He is an outstanding flutist with an extensive performance career and an impressive knowledge of the history of jazz and the Civil Rights Movement. For this presentation, Abdur-Razzaq will discuss and perform jazz pieces by known jazz artists to provide an understanding and appreciation of jazz, its historical significance and its role in the peaceful existence of mankind.