Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Some ways you can support and celebrate the Black knights on campus are by attending events being hosted this month! The first event is the Black History Celebration which will be held this Friday, Feb. 3rd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at various locations on campus. Please see below for more details. Please keep an eye on announcements for upcoming events. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office at diversity@clarkson.edu.
BLAC, NSBE, and BSU are honored to invite you to the Black History Celebration to be held on Friday, Feb. 3rd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm!
We are excited to share our culture, celebrate Black Excellence at Clarkson, eat some soul food, and have some fun! Come join us; all are welcome!
5:30pm – 6:30pm Women’s Basketball Game Alumni Gym
6:30pm – 7:00pm Black Excellence Awards Student Center Forum
7:00pm – 8:30pm Soul Food, Games, Raffles & more! Diversity & Inclusion Lounge/ OSL Lounge
This event was sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.
