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.
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration Featuring Cleotrapa
Thursday, Feb. 1, 7-9 p.m.
Faculty and Student Mixer
Friday, Feb. 2, 3-5 p.m.
Snaps and Taps Black Poets Talkback
Friday, Feb. 2, 6:30-9 p.m.
BraVa Children’s Theatre: Black History Month Cabaret
Saturday, Feb. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
CommuniVersity: Black-Arab Solidarities – A Brief and Interactive History
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Black History Month Open Gallery
Thursday, Feb. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Commemorative Event: Night at the Museum
Thursday, Feb. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Afropreneurship Competition
Friday, Feb. 9, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Tony International Live Jazz Music Under Spoken Word
Friday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Orange After Dark: Trap N’ Paint
Friday, Feb. 9, 8-11 p.m.
Black Beauty Expo
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
CommuniVersity: The Art of Generational Wealth
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
National Douglass Day “Transcribe-A-Thon”
Wednesday, Feb. 14, noon-3 p.m.
Frederick Douglass Pop-Up Exhibit
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m.
Black History Month Career Mixer
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
20th Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony and Keynote Speaker: Jenn Harper
Friday, Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m.
A Tribute to Donny Hathaway and Friends
Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.
BHM Week of Wellness: Mind, Body, Defense With Tahirah Abdul-Quadir
Monday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
BHM Week of Wellness: Basketball Classic
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m.
BHM Week of Wellness: Mental Health Talk
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“The Right to Read” – Documentary Screening and Discussion
Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
All Wheels! No Ceilings! BHM Soul Skate
Thursday, Feb. 22, 8-11 p.m.
Men of Color Initiative (MCI) Induction Ceremony
Friday, Feb. 23, 4-6:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Black Icons in Dance and Music
Saturday, Feb. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Malmgren Concert Series: Black History Month Concert
Sunday, Feb. 25, 4-5:15 p.m.
Daring to Dream Gala
Sunday, March 3, 5-8:30 p.m.
BHM 2024 Featured Artist
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.