In honor of Black History Month (BHM), Syracuse University’s Belonging and Student Success, within the Student Experience Division, hosts a series of events in the month of February in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations. Black History Month honors the rich traditions of the African Diaspora through programming. The unique contributions and dynamic histories of people of African descent will enliven the Black cultural aesthetic via programming, dialogue and cuisine.
BHM 2026 Events
The Black History Month Planning Committee has organized a robust calendar of events. A complete listing of events is available on the University Events Calendar.
| Event | Date | Time | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live and Loud: Black History Month Kickoff | Friday, Jan. 30 | Noon-2:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Black History Month Celebration | Friday, Jan. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Bird Library Black History Month Book Display | Sunday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 28 | All day | Learn more! |
| Zine Creation Workshop | Monday, Feb. 2 | 7:08-9:08 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Empower Professional Readiness | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Kompa Class With Darlyncia Nobrun | Friday, Feb. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Tony International Live Jazz Under Spoken Word | Friday, Feb. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Get tickets! |
| Hair Me Out | Monday, Feb. 9 | Noon-4 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Slide and Vibe: A Line Dance Experience | Monday, Feb. 9 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Career Mixer | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Heart and Soul Food: The Intersection Between Black Cuisine and Health and Wellness | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| From the Nile to the Jordan River: Palestine, Congo and Sudan Solidarity Teach-In and Henna Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7-11 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Valentine’s Paint and Sip With Iris Williams | Friday, Feb. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Get tickets! |
| Inaugural Swann Ball: Valentine Xtravaganza | Friday, Feb. 13 | 8-10 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| Men Cultivating Impact (MCI) Induction Ceremony | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 3-5 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| Celebrating Black Composers | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Black History Month Soul Skate | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Department of African American Studies Showcase and Student Mixer | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Karaoke Night | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| WellsLink Transition Ceremony | Friday, Feb. 20 | 3-5 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Closing Gospel Service | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Community Writing Workshop | Monday, Feb. 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| From Water We Rise and Thrive | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 8-10 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Basketball Classic | Friday, Feb. 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Black History Month Closing Celebration | Sunday, March 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Learn more! |