This February, Multicultural Student Affairs, along with several other campus partners, will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month.
The theme for this year is “Our Wings Still Fly: the Beauty and the Burden of Blackness,” symbolizing the social injustices black individuals face because of the impacts of the global diaspora of blackness.
There are 17 remaining events students can attend for the rest of the month that highlight the theme through various activities.
The following is a list of the upcoming programs:
Tuesday, Feb. 19
“Reality Check” will be an educational game night focusing on social issues and common political misconceptions. The event goes from 7-9 p.m. and will be located in Witherspoon Student Center 356.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
“The Hate U Give” movie discussion will run from 5-7 p.m. in Park Shops 215. At this event, the Multicultural Young Educator Network and the College of Education will come together for dinner and discussion of topics displayed in the movie.
The program “Family Matters: Black Family Dynamics” will center around the history of viewing and labeling black families as dysfunctional and the impact that has on families throughout many years. The event will go from 6-7:30 p.m. in Witherspoon 126.
At the Crafts Center at 7 p.m., students will be able to participate in the program “Black in Color” which is described as a Paint n’ Sip fundraiser. There will be a $20 entry fee.
Thursday, Feb. 21
The Africana Studies Department and Multicultural Student Affairs will be hosting a screening of “The Kusini Concept,” a documentary, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.
“A Week on the Couch with Audre Lorde” will celebrate the works of poet, feminist and civil rights activist Audre Lorde and students can participate in selecting works by Lorde and learning about oppression of their intersectional experiences. This event will take place from 1-2 p.m. at the Women’s Center in Talley Student Union.
From 1-3 p.m. there will be Pop-Up Soul Food in the Port City Java located in Nelson Hall where students can learn about the history of Poole College of Management’s black alumni.
There will be a screening of the 1976 film “Countdown at Kusini” in Talley 4280 from 4:30-6:35 p.m. After the screening students can sit in on a panel discussion with S. Torriano Berry, an independent film producer, writer and director, Natalie Bullock Brown, a film producer and professor at NC State, and Clifford Griffin, an NC State political science professor.
At 6-8 p.m. students can participate in “Slam Poetry: Expressions Edition” at One Earth in Talley.
“Ego Trippin’” will be held at 7 p.m. in Park Shops 215 and share the achievements of a plethora of African American individuals and the impact their work has had on American society.
Friday, Feb. 22
Students can learn how to play Spades in an event hosted by the Society of Afrikan American Culture. It will take place at the Avent Ferry Lounge at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23
The Blacks in Wax Live Museum will be held at the African American Cultural center in Witherspoon. Students can learn about stories of individuals whose stories went unheard in history in a way that is friendly for people of all ages and backgrounds. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Society of Multicultural Scientists will also be hosting an African American Quiz Bowl. This event will take place in Broughton Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 25
The Counseling Center and Multicultural Student Affairs will be partnering for a program titled “Chat & Chew: ‘Carrying it All: A Discussion on Balancing Advocacy and Self-Care as a Black American,’” in the MSA Suite in Talley from 12-1 p.m. Students will have the chance to help find strategies to take care of themselves as students and people seeking to be advocates.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will be hosting the “ThingZ Erased in History” even from 7:20-8:20 p.m. in Poe 211 and will shed a light on individuals who have not been focused on in history.
Thursday, Feb. 28
Writer and lecturer JillisBlack will be the keynote speaker for Black History Month called “The Truth about Progress: A Q&A with JillisBlack” where there will be discussions surrounding the necessity of honesty when dealing with racism on a daily basis. The keynote will be at 6-8:05 p.m. and located in Talley 3222.
Black History Month Trivia will also be played at The Bistro at 9 p.m. for interested students.
Students who are interested in participating in the events scheduled for Black History Month can visit MSA’s website for more information.
