BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024
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Need some tunes to get you through your day? Check out and follow our ODI presents #Issa49erVibe heritage month playlists on Spotify.
In the meantime, shout out to all of our students, faculty, and staff who contributed to assembling this playlist. Thank you for sharing your great taste for music with Niner Nation and our surrounding communities.
February 1st University Workshop with Dr. Mark Joseph
Cone University Center, Room 113
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Mark Joseph, Ph.D. is the Leona Bevis and Marguerite Haynam Professor of Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. He is the Founding Director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, which conducts research and consulting projects in cities across the US and Canada. He hosts the podcast Bending the Arc. During this workshop, participants will:
- Learn techniques to be more intentional about promoting change at the individual, organizational and systems levels;
- Consider how they can better generate sustainable impact through their spheres of influence;
- Engage in a hands-on exercise will be used to map an action plan for topics of each participant’s choosing.
February 1st Fighting for Freedom
Popp Martin Student Union, 340AF
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sponsored by: Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement, Veterans Services Office and the Multicultural Mental Health & Equity Initative
A traveling exhibit paying homage to the Black individuals who served in the the United States Military will be displayed for one day at UNC Charlotte. Take a moment to examine and learn more more about our country's Black miltary history.
February 1st Black History Month Kickoff event
Cone University Center, Lucas Room (Cone 340)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sponsored by: Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement and the Black Student Union
Join IEE and BSU for the kickoff event to celebrate Black History Month where students have the opportunity to engage in games, crafting, dancing and a photobooth!
February 3rd The 2024 Excellence in Leadership Awards
Popp-Martin Student Union, Room 340
6:00 pm
Events Website, tickets cost $50.00, that include plated dinner and drinks that must be purchased in advance.
Sponsored by: Black Alumni Chapter
The Black Alumni Chapter presents the annual Excellence in Leadership Awards. These awards were founded in 2011 under the leadership of the first BAC President and former faculty member, Dr. Gregory Davis '76 to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Black, African American and African UNC Charlotte Alumni who have achieved excellence in their respective fields.
The Distinguised Scholar Series provides a unique oppotunity to showcase innovative research and scholary activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion in society. Presented in a "Ted Talk" style that opens with a lecture and pivots into a expanded moderated dialogue on their ideas, commentary and reflections on their research and its reflected intersections in our daily lives. Invited scholars range from local UNC Charlotte (faculty and staff) to regional and national recognized individuals.
February 14th Pop into Student Involvement: with BSU
Popp Martin Student Union, 2nd floor
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Sponsored by: Black Student Union and African and African- American Faculty and Staff Caucus
Join BSU and the African and African-American Faculty and Staff Caucus to learn more about the Black Student Unio and enjoy some free Auntie Anne's!
February 15th Niners Men's Basketball v. USTA Roadrunners
Halton Arena
7:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased here.
Join us for Black History trivia, music, candy, food, and fellowship as we celebrate culture and community at UNC Charlotte.
The Black Box Theater
Various Times and Dates
CoA+A Faculty, Staff and Students are eligible for one free ticket to this event.
Sponsored by: The Theater Department in the College of Arts + Architecture
As a response to the College's initative to investigate concepts of the New South/Global South, the Theater Department embarks on an exploration of the who, what, when and how this phrase came to be. This project is led by Visiting Professor Margarette Joyner, writer and director, and supported by CoA+A Grant for New South|Global South iniatives.
Popp Martin Student Union, 340DEF/hybrid
10:00 am - 11:30 AM
Sponsored by: CCI Equity & Inclusion Committe, Black Research Support Network and College of Humanities and Earth and Social Sciences
Dr. Juan E. Gilbert is the Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Chair of the Computer & Information Science & Engineering Department at the University of Florida where he leads the Computing for Social Good Lab. He will be hosting this lecture for the UNC Charlotte community.
Halton Arena
4:00 pm
A moderated discussion with guest speakers that will focus on exploring the paths and visions of women in religion and the perspective on Dr. King’s belief in the beloved community, and the necessity of including all voices in the fight for justice.
Join the Black Student Union for final night of Black History Month in SOVI for dinner!