Black Heritage Month 2020

Monday, February 3

Black Heritage Month Flag Raising: 12-1 p.m., Student Center, Flag Pole

• Starting with a processional from Kasser Theater to the Student Center Flag Pole, join our campus community in commemorating Black Heritage Month. Meet at 11:50 a.m., Kasser Theater.
• Sponsored by African American Studies

Black Heritage Month Opening Ceremony: 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms

• Following the flag raising, our campus community will learn about the origins of Black History Month and delve into this year’s theme: Honoring Our Global Legacy of Social Justice Giants.
• Sponsored by African American Studies

Tuesday, February 4

Unity Tabling: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Student Center, 2nd Floor Lobby

• Stop at our table and see what E3 has to offer throughout the semester!
• Sponsored by LadiesFIRST

Wednesday, February 5

Paint Your Flag: 6-9 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Paint your flag to show pride in your culture.
• Sponsored by the Black Student Union & Haitian Student Association

Thursday, February 6

Black History Celebration: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Student Center, Dining Room

Provided by Dining Services. Black history is more than just what you read in the history books. It also encompasses the culinary inventions, innovations and traditions of black people in America. Join us in a celebration of black culinary excellence with a special menu in the Student Center, Dining Room. Price: $11.25 (plus tax for faculty/staff; students tax exempt).

Friday, February 7

Day of Unity: 12-4 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms

• Featuring our keynote guest speaker Francesca Scirocco, LAC! She works in community mental health and specializes in LGBTQ+ related troubles and trauma.
• Sponsored by the Office for Social Justice and Diversity

Monday, February 10

Black History Month Button Tabling: 3:45-5:45 p.m., Student Center, 2nd Floor Lobby

• Receive a button of your favorite black history figure, a small fact, or cultural piece.
• Sponsored by the Black Student Union

African American Caucus Film Series: Harriet 6-8 p.m., School of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall

• Join the African American Caucus for a screening and discussion of Harriet.
• Sponsored by the African American Caucus

Haitian Family Feud: 7-9:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 417

• Learn about Haiti and Haitian culture! This event is also part of HSA Awareness Week.
• Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association

Ballroom Dance Class: 8-10 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms

• Learn all about ballroom culture, as seen in FX’s Pose.
• Sponsored by Daughta Speaks

Tuesday, February 11

Black History Month Mini Museum: 3-4 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Educate yourself on the most influential and memorable people from Black History. Learn about their impact, what they did to make a change, their personal lives, and their significance in the world today. Walk through the mini-museum and look at pictures, learn about their stories, and share it with others!
• Sponsored by MSU Complexions Band Dance Team

Kompa 101: 7-9:30 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Part two of our Kompa dance class. Come and learn about our cultural though this fun and easy dance lesson. Kompa is a style of dance from Haiti. This event is also part of HSA Awareness Week.
• Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association

Wednesday, February 12

Black Love Matters: 5:30-7 p.m., Student Center Annex, Red Hawk Nest

• Sponsored by The Brotherhood/La Hermandad

Paint and Sip: 7-9:30 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Join us for our 3rd day of HSA Week by showing your artistic skills! We will be hosting a DIY Sip & Paint. Join us for a night fulfilled of music and light refreshments! This event is also part of HSA Awareness Week.
• Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association

Thursday, February 13

Valentine’s Day Craft Project: 2-4 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Come out and create some Valentine’s Day crafts with the ladies of Complexions! Make something nice for your best friend, family member, significant other, or even yourself!
• Sponsored by MSU Complexions Band Dance Team

Friday, February 14

Kompa and Chill: 7:30- 11:45 p.m., Student Center Rathskeller

• Come out to our “Kompa & Chill” before out annual “Night of Love”! Having a grand time with HSA, with food and music! This event is also part of HSA Awareness Week.
• Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association

Sunday February 16

Night of Love: 7:30-11:45 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms

• A night to celebrate and educate everyone about the Haitian Culture through dancing, food, and performances. This event is also part of HSA Awareness Week.
• Sponsored by the Haitian Student Association

Monday, February 17

African American Caucus Film Series: Selma 6-8 p.m., School of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall

• Join the African American Caucus for a screening and discussion of Selma.
• Sponsored by the African American Caucus

Wednesday, February 19

Toni Morrison Coffeehouse: 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller

• Join us for a celebration of Toni Morrison’s life and her impact on the world. Come and read from her works or recite an original piece inspired by her themes of good and evil, love, hate, friend, beauty and ugliness, and death. There will be snacks and coffee served.
• Sponsored by the Women’s Center

Thursday, February 20

Coming Out Panel (LGBTQ & Black Community) 8:30-10 p.m., Student Center, Room 419

• Listen to the experiences of Black LGBTQ folks with coming out, family, and more.
• Sponsored by Daughta Speaks

Friday, February 21

“I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my s**t”: 5:15-8:45 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms B/C

• A platform for young Black artists to showcase their talents and an opportunity to learn about known and unknown Black artists of different mediums and genres
• Sponsored Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

50 Shades of Prejudice: 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Rooms 413-414

• Join us for an educational event where we educate the campus community on the prominence of colorism in our culture and what we can do to end the stigma.
• Sponsored by the Latin American Student Organization

Monday, February 24

African American Caucus Film Series: Mandela 6-8 p.m., School of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall

• Join the African American Caucus for a screening and discussion of Mandela.
• Sponsored by the African American Caucus

Wednesday, February 26

Think HBCU Alumni Panel: 7:15-9:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419

• Come out to learn about HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experiences from alumni of HBCUs, the difference between PWIs (Predominantly White Institutions)( and HBCUS, and mythbusting. Q&A to follow the panel.
• Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Friday, February 28

Unity March: 3-4 p.m., Student Center, Quad

• Sponsored by The Brotherhood/La Hermandad

Saturday, February 29

Ebony Ball: 7-11 p.m., University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center

• Sponsored by The Brotherhood/La Hermandad & the Student Government Association

Calendar sponsored by The African American Caucus, African American Studies, E3 Student Organizations and the Office for Social Justice and Diversity