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February is Black Futures Month

  • by Chancellor Gary S. May
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Portrait of Chancellor Gary S. May.
Chancellor Gary S. May.

This month we honor the legacies of African Americans and Diasporic peoples who helped shape our country, while also taking the opportunity to strengthen our community and empower our future.

Black Futures Month at ٺƵ spotlights a theme of “Supporting Future, Art and Knowledge,” with a variety of events that highlight Black excellence and inclusion on campus.

Dominique Jackson headshot
Jackson

ٺƵ’ African Continuum presents the on Saturday, Feb. 9, a celebration of culture that includes networking opportunities and other resources to promote academic success. On Sunday, Feb. 24, the ٺƵ Women's Resources and Research Center presents This event features a keynote from Dominique Jackson, the activist and actress from POSE, the hit musical series on FX.

Our rich diversity and support of underrepresented students are among ٺƵ’ greatest strengths. I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to learn, appreciate and empower throughout Black Futures Month. Please see the accompanying calendar for a full list of events.

Woman's eyes between yellow flowers, artwork from BFM calendar

Every Friday

  • POSE Viewing Party — 2-4 p.m., LGBTQIA+ Resource Center,

Wednesday, Feb. 6

  • Creative Circles: Cookie in a Jar — 12:15-1:45 p.m., Conference Room, Women’s Resources and Research Center, in the
  • Black Love: Love Your Melanin — 7:20-9 p.m., 1001

Thursday, Feb. 7

  • Community Care, HIV/AIDS and Black Liberation — 6 p.m., location TBA
  • Girl Talk: Do You Love Me? — 7:20 p.m., 127

Sunday, Feb. 10

  • Study Jam with Community — 4-7 p.m., Meeting Room D,

Wednesday, Feb. 13

  • Black Love & Friendship Valentine's Day Card Making — 6 p.m., location TBA
  • Black Love: Dating Game — 7:20-9 p.m., 119

Thursday, Feb. 14

  • Chillin’ on the Porch: Valentine’s Crafting — time TBA, Women’s Resources and Research Center, in the

Tuesday, Feb. 19

  • Black and Palestinian Solidarity — 2 p.m., location TBA
  • Meals and Deals: Chopped Edition — 7:30 p.m., 229

Wednesday, Feb. 20

  • Black Love: Love Your Sibling — 7:20-9 p.m., 1002

Sunday, Feb. 24

  • — 9 a.m.-noon, Ballroom,
  • And the Category Is: Blackness, Queerness and Living Out Loud, keynote by Dominique Jackson — 1-4 p.m., Ballroom,
  • AfroVibes dance team’s second annual Afrika Showcase — 7-9 p.m.,

Monday, Feb. 25

  • Movie Night: Hidden Figures — 6-8:30 p.m., Conference Room, Women’s Resources and Research Center, in the

Tuesday, Feb. 26

  • Black History Month Oratorical Contest — 6:30 p.m., Center for African Diaspora Student Success, 270

Wednesday, Feb. 27

  • Decolonize Your Makeup — 6 p.m., location TBA
  • Black Love: Love Your Community — 7:20-9 p.m., location TBA
  • Intro to Allyship — time TBA, Women’s Resources and Research Center, in the

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