Black History Month

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Each year, the DISC partners with student organizations and campus offices to host events for Black History Month to remember and learn about historical black figures and events. Current and past events include film screenings, marches, speakers, and community service projects. 

Click here to read the Student Commons' Black History Month newsletter!

Events (2026)

Toni Morrison's Birthday Celebration

February 18th, 10am-1pm, SUB 185

CelebrateToni Morrisonwith us! Engage with her words and legacyonFebruary 18th. 

On her birthday, we’ll screen her Nobel Prize Lecture in the morning andToni Morrison: The Pieces I Am during lunch. It will be a day of reflection and storytelling in the Student Commons with optional writing prompts and book giveaways! (Stop by the Student Commons to enter)

This celebration reflects what the Student Commons is about: creating space where people feel welcome, curious, and connected. Toni Morrison’s work asks us to pay attention to language, to stories, and to who gets heard.

February 19th, 23rd, and 25th, 5:30-9pm, Procrastinator Theatre

Join the Student Commons for a three-night film series in honor of Black History Month. Each screening invites us to engage in powerful storytelling that explores identity, belonging, creativity, grief, resistance, and community. Come watch, reflect, and be in conversation with one another in a shared campus space (snacks provided).

Screening Schedule:

• Thursday, February 19 — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

• Monday, February 23 — Drumline

• Wednesday, February 25 — Soul 

Resources

• Student Commons
• Black Student Union
• TRIO Student Support Services
• Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success