Throughout the month of February, African and African American Studies is hosting various events and activities to celebrate and honor the contributions of our Black ancestors, artists, scholars, leaders, innovators, and community members.
Here’s what’s planned and how you can join:
Black History Month Kickoff Reception
February 7th, Merten Hall
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In collaboration with the LGBTQ Center/QTBIPOC
February 7th, Robeson Room
August Wilson's Two Trains Running
In Collaboration with Center for the Arts
Center for the Arts
Registration is required
Sojourner Truth Lecture: Dr. Marilyn Mobley
In collaboration with Women and Gender Studies
February 18th, Fenwick Main Reading Room
R&B Paint and Sip
February 21st, The Robeson Room
Black Lives Next Door Research Symposium
In collaboration with the Center for Mason Legacies
February 28th, Fenwick Main Reading Room
Queering Black History Month Trivia
In Collaboration with the LGBTQ Resources Center/QTBIPOC Initiative
February 28th
Thank you to our co-sponsors and partners!
Women and Gender Studies
Center for Mason Legacies
LGBTQ Resources Center
January 29, 2025