Black Solidarity Day

Join the Black Student Union (BSU), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Black Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC),  with support from the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office for Black Solidarity Day. 

Join the Black Student Union (BSU), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Black Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC),  with support from the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office for Black Solidarity Day. 

Black Solidarity Day was created by Activist, ambassador, and professor Dr. Carlos Russell in 1969. He was inspired by a play written by Douglas Turner Ward, “Day of Absence.” The day is meant to highlight the contributions of the Black community within society. 

When: Monday, November 6th, 2023 
Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Student Center Forum 

Schedule of Events: 
2-5 PM - Tabling of student organizations (Student Center Forum)  
 
5-6 PM - Black Leadership Panel (Student Center MPRs)

6-7 PM - Black Jeopardy presented by NSBE (Student Center Forum)

7-8 PM - Bites of Black Diaspora Cuisine (Student Center MPRs)

Black Solidarity Day was created by Activist, ambassador, and professor Dr. Carlos Russell in 1969. He was inspired by a play written by Douglas Turner Ward, “Day of Absence.” The day is meant to highlight the contributions of the Black community within society. 

When: Monday, November 6th, 2023 

Time: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Student Center Forum 

Schedule of Events: 

2-5 PM – Tabling of student organizations (Student Center Forum)  

5-6 PM – Black Leadership Panel (Student Center MPRs)

6-7 PM – Black Jeopardy presented by NSBE (Student Center Forum)

7-8 PM – Bites of Black Diaspora Cuisine (Student Center MPRs)

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