The Third World Women’s Alliance was a multiracial coalition of Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and Arab women that grew out of the civil rights/Black Power movements. City Tech students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the art exhibition free of charge. She is a Legal Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Established as Negro History Week in the 1920s by Carter G. Woodson, February was chosen for the celebration because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were born in this month. (That said, it doesn’t have to be just for hot chocolate -- serve different flavors of tea, ciders, coffees along with warm treats.). Some items may be prohibited such as deep fryers and open flames. In No Ashes in the Fire, he shares the journey taken by that scared, bullied teenager who not only survived, but found his calling. Bliss Hall, Hall of Fame Art Gallery The event will include a one-hour workshop on dances from the diaspora. From unconscious bias training to volunteering to an old-fashioned lecture from an expert, there are lots of ways to recognize Black History Month. DuBois and Audre Lorde. Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library, Second Floor Check out some of these other cool Halloween-themed event ideas happening on campuses across the continent: Halloween Trivia at The University of Iowa, Murder in the Main Stacks at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's University Library, Test your skills at an Escape Room at the University of Calgary, A Halloween Flashlight Tour of sculptures throughout campus, led by student tour guides at Princeton University, Homecoming Block Party at the University of Chicago, Pumpkin Painting at California State University - Dominguez Hills, Halloween Door Decorating contest at Rose State College, Halloween Charades at University of the Sciences, Trick or Treat Around the World at Boston University. Shot to death in front of his Bronx apartment building in 1999 by four New York City Police Officers, Amadou became the martyr for the modern national movement to address the killings of unarmed black males by the police. Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Swarthmore College Drive Student Engagement with our all-in-one Community Platform. At the College of Staten Island, Black Lives Matter activist and author Darnell L. Moore will read from his memoir about growing up in New Jersey. Student Town Hall: Meet the New Black Studies Director Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. This national event gives communities like City Tech an opportunity to promote literacy and to celebrate Africana writers. Shepard Hall, Room 350 Student Union Lounge No RSVP or registration necessary. The Life of Zora Neale Hurston: A Curated Exhibit AB1 Health and Science Building, 1638 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn. The event will feature freestanding displays with informational panels that include 3-D artifacts and memorabilia. Hide or show the sub-menu options for Meet Swarthmore, Hide or show the sub-menu options for Academics, Hide or show the sub-menu options for Campus Life, Hide or show the sub-menu options for Admissions & Aid, Hide or show the sub-menu options for News & Events, Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility. Queens College’s Caribbean Students Association hosts “Our Story,” a celebration of the art and artists from across the Caribbean. (Plus, spending some time outdoors at a local farm is a fantastic way to destress from classes.). Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367. Room 401. February 7, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Rosenthal Library, President’s Conference Room 2 on level 5 Join the Health Education Department’s Health and Wellness Club to experience a taste of the Black Diaspora: Healthy and Healing Recipes from our culture. Room 708. Students will express themselves and share their work in mediums like paintings, poetry, song and dance. Dr. Fullilove, along with BMCC faculty, will discuss resilience, coping, and social justice in the black community. Feb. 1, 3 p.m. © 2020 Swarthmore College. The Office of Accessibility Services presents a workshop and discussion on Sonya Renee Taylor’s work, The Body Is Not an Apology. Feb. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Feb. 19, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The theme of this year is “Africa United,” in a ceremony that will feature African drumming, spoken word, African art, and dance performances by the Eclectic Butterfly Dance Theater. Lace up your hiking boots! Use SignUpGenius to organize the event. Queens College celebrates the new book Art Kane. Diasporic Discussion Film Series Teams decorate beds during Homecoming and race down College Avenue, and the winning team gets to donate a cash prize to a charity of its choice. Edison O. Jackson Auditorium Tailgating can be a fantastic experience on any game day (whether it’s the Homecoming game or a match against your school’s biggest rival) and undeniably fun: grilling out before the game, getting decked out in school colors, painting faces, spending time with friends and cheering on your team! Explore holidays and cultural traditions. 1. Make sure to take advantage of this beautiful and vibrant season's fun and enriching activities for college students! In collaboration with the Women’s Her Story Month Committee, we honor Joshua Hutchinson, MSW, and feature music by renowned jazz artist Branice McKenzie. Use enter to activate. 500 College Avenue February 27 from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in the Student Union Ballroom East 300 Jay St., Brooklyn. Professor Gary L. Ford Jr. from Lehman’s Department of Africana Studies will be the keynote speaker. Light refreshments provided. While you’re there, make sure to try their homemade baked goods like fresh apple crumble, pumpkin muffins, pies, donuts, apple and pumpkin butter. Black Business Expo Amadou Diallo 20th Year Youth Commemoration Please join us for a performance by Movement of the People dance company. Student Cafeteria. ASU celebrates Black History Month by honoring the rich culture and history through a variety of student-led educational and engaging programs.Black History Month Committee Hostos will host Congressman Jose E. Serrano’s annual BHM celebration. Bedford Building, 1650 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn. Green Dolphin Lounge – 1C Room N-453, Staged Reading of Our Lady of 121st Street Reception and talk: Feb. 11, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with the South Asian Student Association, learn about Mexican culture and the celebration of life at El Dio de Los Muertos festival hosted by the Hispanic Student Association, or dive into Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest with the German Club. 300 Jay St., Brooklyn. Make sure to take advantage of this beautiful and vibrant season's fun and enriching activities for college students!