Celebrate Black History Month
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February is Black History Month – a dedicated time to learn about and celebrate the important and often overlooked contributions of our African American community. Black History Month can be traced back to 1926 when historian Dr. Carter Woodson launched “Negro History Week.” Fifty years later, in the wake of the civil rights movement, the celebration was expanded to a month and decreed a national observance by President Gerald Ford.
It goes without saying that we cannot and should not sum up all of our appreciation and recognition of Black History into one neat little month, nor one flashy little poster. However, it is our hope that by recognizing this important month and highlighting events that recognize and celebrate black history, we bring to light the jarring reminder that our critical work centered on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion has only just begun. We hope you will join us in the events listed below and continue to recognize black history during this month and every month in your own thoughtful ways and actions.
Upcoming Events
Feb 4: Rosa Parks’ 109th birthday, lunch, Pearson’s.
The “First Lady of Civil Rights” will be remembered on her birthday with a cake provided by Pearson’s. A small display with a birthday cake will be set up in the dining commons during the lunch hour to celebrate Ms. Parks’ life and memory.
Feb 9: Evening Reflection, 6PM, meet.google.com/czg-zwwv-pbh
Prayer of remembrance of all black lives lost through injustice, violence, and systematic racism
Feb 14: Recreating Freedom Movement Posters, 2PM, Baggot Street
Recreating and creating our own Freedom Movement and Black Lives Matter posters to be displayed on campus.
Feb 16: Mission Momentum- Getting to Know the Community, Abyssinian House in Portland. 12:30PM, Google Meet
One of America’s oldest African American Meeting Houses.
Feb 23: Just Mercy film, 7PM, Alfond Hall, Viola George Auditorium
Join us for a viewing of this film starring Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx. Conversation to follow.
Feb 24: Trivia Night, 8PM, Baggot Street
Featuring Black History Month Trivia
All month: SJC Bookclub reading Awakening to the Violence of Systemic Racism by Sherine Green and Vince Gallagher. FMI, email cfuller@sjcme.edu
