Celebrate Black History Month

Freedom Wall in Buffalo, NY.

Published January 10, 2025

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of accomplishments, contributions and achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize their role in U.S. history. 

Featured Events & BHM Tough Topics

In celebration of Black History Month, the Intercultural and Diversity Center is hosting a number of events throughout the month that celebrate and bring heightened awareness and understandings to African Americans, Africans, and African diasporic cultures.

Featured Events

CSTEP BHM: Addressing Disparities in Black Communities with Rev. George Nicholas

Wednesday, February 5, 3 - 4 p.m.., 305 Capen

Join CSTEP for our Black History Month event and Wellness Wednesday talk by local community leader, and member of the African American Health Equity Taskforce, Reverend George Nicholas as he discusses "Addressing Disparities in Black Communities" and speaks about social determinants of health and how he and the Buffalo Center for Health Equity are addressing inequities in the local community. The talk is open to all but if you are an allied health major you don't want to miss it!

RSVP HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/BHMCSTEP  The talk will be held in 305 Capen Library.

Taste Thursday: Divine-9

Thursday, February 6, 4 - 6 p.m., 240 Student Union

Each Taste Thursday has the goal of promoting inclusion and belonging as we highlight local culturally owned businesses and UB student organizations with the goal of celebrating some of the best cuisines that Buffalo has to offer. 

Vibe, Kickback, and mingle With the Greek members of UB and get the D-9 experience.

Food provided by Crenshaw’s Chicken and Waffles.

Black History Month Dessert Hour

Friday, February 7, 3 - 5 p.m., 240 Student Union

Celebrate Black History Month while enjoying tasty treats. Join us in the IDC for our monthly Dessert  Hour event. Stop by to learn about influential Black figures and historical events!

Check UBLINKED throughout the month to see the events planned by the Intercultural and Diversity Center.

BIPOC Graduate Student Mingle

Tuesday, February 11, 5 - 7 p.m., SU 240

Are you a BIPOC graduate student looking to discover UB resources and connect with BIPOC graduate students in other academic departments?  Join the IDC and the office of Graduate Professional Development to enjoy light refreshments, a chance to discover the resources available to you, and the company of other students like you who are starting their UB graduate academic careers.

CSTEP BHM: "Social Determinants of Health in Underdeveloped Neighborhoods" with Dr. Henry Louis Taylor

Wednesday, February 12, 3 - 4 p.m., 210 O'Brian Hall

Join CSTEP in recognition of Black History Month to hear from Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Professor from the Department of Urban & Regional Planning who will speak about his research on "Social Determinants of Health in Underdeveloped Neighborhoods" for Wellness Wednesday. All students are invited and allied health students are especially encouraged to attend!

RSVP HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/BHMCSTEP  The talk will be held in 210 O’Brian Hall.

Black History Month Mixer

Wednesday, February 12, 3 - 5 p.m., 235 + 222 Student Union

Kick off, Black History Month by chatting with Black students and staff on campus! Enjoy food, music, and resources available for Black students at UB. 

Black History Month Movie Night: The Wiz

Wednesday, February 19,  7 - 9 p.m., Location: 240 Student Union

Celebrate black history month with the IDC with movie night! Snacks and refreshments will be provided! 

When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy tries to save her dog from a storm, she's miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz.

Upon her arrival, Dorothy accidentally kills the Wicked Witch of the East. Dorothy is then told about the Wiz, a wizard who can help her return to Manhattan.

As Dorothy searches the Wiz, she's joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. 

Taste Thursday: African Diaspora

Thursday, February 20, 4 - 6 p.m., 240 Student Union

Each Taste Thursday has the goal of promoting inclusion and belonging as we highlight local culturally owned businesses and UB student organizations with the goal of celebrating some of the best cuisines that Buffalo has to offer. 

Come kickback, vibe and indulge in the culture in the IDC. Food provided by Yalleys.

IDC After Hours: Let's Play cards -- Spades, Uno, Phase 10 and more!

Thursday, February 20,  7 - 9 p.m.,  240 Student Union

Stop by the IDC After Hours for some music and light refreshments, as we celebrate a famous black past time, card games!

Tough Topics

Tough Topics discussions take place every Monday, in 240 Student Union and online (http://bit.ly/IDCProgram) from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 3: Black Excellence

How do Black communities define success? How has striving to achieve Black Excellence helped or harm us? Let’s explore the nuances of this term in celebrating the achievements of Black communities throughout history.

Feb. 10: How Can We Be Antiracist

Celebrating Black History should not end in acknowledging the past, but also creating a more just future. How do Black scholars like Ibram X. Kendi define antiracism? Let’s reflect on the ways antiracism plays a pivotal role in past and current Black history.

Feb. 24: Banning Black History

How has Black History been censored in institutions of education throughout time? What ways can we help further the teaching of Black History in classrooms? Let’s talk about the social and cultural factors that influence the erasure of Black History in education.

Black History Month Spotify Playlist

Throughout the month we will have a Spotify playlist available to all students, faculty and staff.

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