Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month (BHM), Syracuse University’s Multicultural Affairs, 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 2024 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.

Black History Month Information Fair

Thursday, Feb. 1, 1-3:30 p.m.

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Black History Month Kickoff Celebration Featuring Cleotrapa

Thursday, Feb. 1, 7-9 p.m.

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Faculty and Student Mixer

Friday, Feb. 2, 3-5 p.m.

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Snaps and Taps Black Poets Talkback

Friday, Feb. 2, 6:30-9 p.m.

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BraVa Children’s Theatre: Black History Month Cabaret

Saturday, Feb. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.

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CommuniVersity: Black-Arab Solidarities – A Brief and Interactive History

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 8, 4-7 p.m.

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Commemorative Event: Night at the Museum

Thursday, Feb. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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3rd Annual Afropreneurship Competition

Friday, Feb. 9, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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Tony International Live Jazz Music Under Spoken Word

Friday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.

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Orange After Dark: Trap N’ Paint

Friday, Feb. 9, 8-11 p.m.

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Black Beauty Expo

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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CommuniVersity: The Art of Generational Wealth

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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National Douglass Day “Transcribe-A-Thon”

Wednesday, Feb. 14, noon-3 p.m.

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Frederick Douglass Pop-Up Exhibit

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m.

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Black History Month Career Mixer

Thursday, Feb. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m.

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A Tribute to Donny Hathaway and Friends

Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.

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BHM Week of Wellness: Mind, Body, Defense With Tahirah Abdul-Quadir

Monday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

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BHM Week of Wellness: Basketball Classic

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m.

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BHM Week of Wellness: Mental Health Talk

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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“The Right to Read” – Documentary Screening and Discussion

Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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All Wheels! No Ceilings! BHM Soul Skate

Thursday, Feb. 22, 8-11 p.m.

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Men of Color Initiative (MCI) Induction Ceremony

Friday, Feb. 23, 4-6:30 p.m.

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A Celebration of Black Icons in Dance and Music

Saturday, Feb. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Malmgren Concert Series: Black History Month Concert

Sunday, Feb. 25, 4-5:15 p.m.

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Daring to Dream Gala

Sunday, March 3, 5-8:30 p.m.

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BHM 2024 featured art by Rahm Bowen.Rahm Bowen is a gender nonconforming artist who explores themes of identity, culture, nature and dreams in their work. Their work uses a vibrant palette to examine the diverse hues and textures that comprise Black skin. As our featured artist for Black History Month 2024, Bowen’s artwork will be showcased on this year’s shirts, pins and decals. Their pieces beautifully encapsulate this year’s BHM theme, “Existing Outside the Lines: The Colors of Resistance.” Meet Rahm Bowen, our talented commemorative artist, at the BHM Kickoff Celebration and Night at the Museum events.