Black History Month
Black History Month began 54 years ago on the campus of Kent State University. In officially designating it six years later, President Gerald Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
We are proud of the black and African-American students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have called JU home, and we look forward to sharing some of their accomplishments this month. This year's national theme is "African Americans and the Arts."
Schedule of Events
February 2024
BHM Kickoff: Voter's Registration Jam
12:00鈥�1:30 p.m. | Chick-Fil-A Deck
Dolphins Speak: Mental Health Panel
5:30 p.m. | Gooding Auditorium
Black History Month: Swisher Library Display + Banned Book Scavenger Hunt (Campus Wide)
2-Day Event | Display: Swisher Library + Book Hunt: Campus Wide
CGS Love Yourself Fashion Show
5:00鈥�7:00 p.m. | Moran Center
BSU's Bake Sale
11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Kinnie Center
Volleyball Tournament
5:00 p.m. | Dolphin Green
NPHC: Meet the Greeks
7:00 p.m. | Moran Center
Advocates of Women's Empowerment: Pushing Positivity
11:00 a.m 鈥�1:00 p.m. | Kinne Center
Black Student Union (BSU) + Career Services: Black Professionals Panel
5:00 p.m. | DCOBT
BSU's Valentine's Grams & Jams
1:30鈥�3:00 p.m. | Kinne Center
BSU + Dolphin Productions: R&B Bingo
6:00鈥�7:00 p.m. | River House
Fine Arts Black History Concert
5:00 p.m. | Terry Concert Hall
Advocates of Women Empowerment:
Black or White: Unity in Healing Charity Gala
5:00 p.m. | Moran Center
Black LGBTQ+ Trivia Night
5:00鈥�6:30 p.m. | Moran Center
Chasing the Bag: Taxes, Credit and Home Ownership Workshop
5:00鈥�6:30 p.m. | DCOBT
Advocates of Women Empowerment:
Black or White: Unity in Healing Charity Gala
5:00 p.m. | Moran Center
Trap Zumba
6:00 p.m. | Fitness Center Glass room
A Whole Latte of Law: Voter's Education Discussion
12:00 p.m. | Kinne Center
"Black Is Art"
6:00 p.m. | River House