Black History Month 2025

Please consider attending any one of these great events cosponsored by African American Studies, African American Caucus, Black Alumni Advisor Council, Black Student UnionCampus Recreation, College of the Arts, Office of Inclusive Excellence and Institutional Equity, Office of Social Justice and Diversity, Office of Student Affairs, Office of Student Belonging,  Panther Progress, Sprague Library, University Galleries and University Police.

Saturday, February 1

• National Museum of African American History and Culture Bus Trip: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Bus leaves from Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall and heads to Washington DC. *Bloomfield campus students only!

Monday, February 3

• Procession, Flag Raising, Proclamation & Program: Procession begins at 11:50 a.m., Montclair campus, Cole Hall and will end at the Montclair campus, Student Center, Flagpole. The Flag Raising and Proclamation will begin at 12:15 p.m.
• Black Trivia: 8:30-10:30 p.m., Montclair campus, University Hall, Room 1040

Tuesday, February 4

• Sports BHM Movie: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Wednesday, February 5

• Sports Podcast Discussion: 12:30-1:15 p.m., Live Streamed

Thursday, February 6

• Sports Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Monday, February 10

• BSU Burger: From now through February 28, come taste and enjoy a limited time offer at the Montclair campus, Student Center, Social Grill, in collaboration with the Black Student Union!

Tuesday, February 11

• Black History Museum: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Ballrooms
• Movie Podcast Discussion: 12:30-1:15 p.m., Live Streamed
• Better to Cry Now – Shaping the Flow of a Gay Black Man: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Montclair campus, Student Center, Ballrooms. A Lecture and book signing from the former College of the Arts Dean, Geoffrey Newman

Wednesday, February 12

• Black History Luncheon “Sweet Home Café: A Celebration of African American Cooking”: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Dining Room.
• Black History Museum: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Ballrooms.
• Black History Film Festival: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Ballrooms. Films to be screened include: Harriet, Rosewood, Selma, Marshall, The Butler, Just Mercy and Hidden Figures
• BHM Movie: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Thursday, February 13

• Black Movie Trivia: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Monday, February 17

• Black Success Panel and Networking: 4-7 p.m., Montclair campus, Feliciano School of Business, Room 140. Hosted by the Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC).

Tuesday, February 18

• Dance BHM Movie: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Wednesday, February 19

• Dance Podcast Discussion: 12:30-1:15 p.m., Live Streamed
• Speaker Series – Dr. Emmanuel Cherilien (Dr. Tank), author of School is Not for You: 2-3 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Westminster Hall, Van Fossan Theatre. Learn more about Dr. Tank!

Thursday, February 20

• Dance Class: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Friday, February 21

• Black History Bingo: 7-9 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Recreation Center, Gym.

Tuesday, February 25

• Music Podcast Discussion: 12:30-1:15 p.m., Live Streamed

Wednesday, February 26

• Music BHM Movie: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

Thursday, February 27

• Music Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Talbott Hall, Deacon’s Den

All Month Long

• Black History Month Exhibit: Montclair campus, Sprague Library
• Layo Bright – Invasive Blooms Art Exhibit: Montclair campus, Alexander Kasser Theater Lobby

Consider joining the following clubs!

Black Student Union: Attend any of their general body meetings, Tuesdays, 4-5:15 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Red Hawk Nest.

Daughta Speaks: A group for black, LGBTWQ+ individuals.

The Brotherhood La Hermandad: A group for African American and Hispanic males in finding academic, professional and social success. Attend a general body meeting, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Red Hawk Nest.

Panther Progress – Community Compassion Collective: Attend their “Know Your Culture” biweekly events that delve into Black media, literature and other culturally significant topics, Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center, Room 411.