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100 Years Strong: Celebrating Black Diaspora's Love, Community and Resilience
This library exhibit celebrates a century of African American achievements, evolving
from a week in February to a month-long observance recognized in 1976, with the past
100 years highlighting civil rights, cultural growth, and ongoing contributions through
education, museums, supporting Black businesses, and exploring Black literature, art,
philosophy and history.
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Exhibit opens on February 1
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Schauerman Library
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Black History Month Kick Off & Market Flea
Join us for a day filled with joy, cultural expression, and movement led by Daunté
"KINGTAE" Fyall, a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, culture bearer and motivational
speaker.
This event will feature local Black-Owned businesses selling products and non-profit
organizations providing information.
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Thurs, Feb 19
Black Market Flea from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
West African Dance Performance from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Student Services Plaza (outside of Social Justice Center)
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Rooted in Love: A Barbershop Talk for Black Men
Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) invites all students for an opportunity to get
a free haircut and talk about their lives in an unstructured, unscripted, safe, and
familiar space. Facilitated by Rickerby Hinds.
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Tues, Feb 25
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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SEA Center (SSB 100)
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BSSC Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke
Join the Black Student Success Center for a karaoke extravaganza!
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Tues, Feb 25
2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Black Student Success Center (COMM 110)
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DREAMSCAPE by Rickerby Hinds
Dreamscape is a play that depicts the death and inner life of a young woman who dreams
though the impact of the twelve bullets that kill her.
Rickerby Hinds is a prominent playwright and professor known for his innovative contributions
to hip-hop theater. His work often explores themes of race, identity and cultural
expression.
Born in Honduras and immigrating to South Central Los Angeles at age 13, he debuted
his groundbreaking play "Daze to Come" in 1989, which was the first full-length play
to use hip-hop as its primary language.
His plays have empowered a new generation of playwrights and continue to resonate
with audiences across diverse backgrounds.
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Thurs, Feb 26
12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Campus Theater
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BSSC & BSU Welcome Back Cookout
Join this welcome back cookout for students, faculty, and staff for the spring semester
and make a space where we can have fun, be in community, and exemplify Black Love
with food and games.
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Thurs, Feb 26
2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Marsee Auditorium Patio & South Gym
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18th Annual Taste of Soul
Join us for the annual Taste of Soul event to taste and learn about the importance
of Soul Food and how it leads to joyful experiences in the African American community.
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Weds, March 3
12:00 - 2:00 PM
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East Dining Room & Alondra Room (above the Bookstore)
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