Black History Month - 2024
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of Black people throughout history. The BRC hosts a variety of programs that focused on culturally engaging spaces for Black students, elevating Black identities/lived experiences, and showcasing the current achievements of Black students.
2024 Black History Month Signature Events
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Black History Spirit Week
The BRC is kicking off February with Black History Spirit Week and encouraging students to show up and show out!
- Feb. 5: Old School 90's Day
- Feb. 6: Make Me Like Mike: Flyest Sneakers
- Feb. 7: Who You With: Jersey Day
- Feb. 8: Back to Business: Business Casual
- Feb. 9: BET's Finest: Favorite Celebrity
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'The League' Documentary and Lecture Series
Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the University Theatre. Bryon Motley, producer of 'The League' comes to campus for a special screening of the documentary, which chronicles the story of his father, Bob Motley, a Negro League umpire. A discussion and Q&A will follow.
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Dropping GEMS: JD Dantzler
Feb. 8 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Black Resource Center. JD serves as the EDI and BSR coordinator within University Housing Services and is committed to serving Black students and confronting anti-Blackness to create inclusive spaces to discover, create, and thrive.
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A Taste of Black History with CPP Dining
Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Centerpointe Dining Commons. Celebrate southern soul dishes with the CPP jazz band.
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Cooking Demonstration with College of Ag
Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Stop by the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture (Bldg. 7) for a special soul food cooking demonstration.
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Limitless Recess
Feb 22. from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Stop by the grass field in front of the BRIC and near Bronco Commons for outdoor fun.
Additional Co-Sponsored Events
- Karaoke Night with the Black Student Union
- Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in University Housing Services MPR
- Black Almuni and Friends Poetry Slam
- Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Alliance Community Center in Pomona
- Let's Talk About It: Poetry Day
- Feb. 4 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the Black Resource Center
- Black Alumni and Friends Gathering
- Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Kellogg House
- Dinner with Author Heather McGhee
- Feb. 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Bronco Student Center, Lyra Room
- Fredrick Roby - Talk
- Feb. 20 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the Black Resource Center
- Dining with Black Broncos
- Feb. 25 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Black Gala
- Feb. 29 from 6:30 - p.m. - 11 p.m.