2023 Black History Month
Black History is American History.
Black History Month began in 1926 as "Negro History Week," the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Black History Month provides all Americans the opportunity to celebrate the rich culture, heritage and achievements of black people. When we study and recognize Black History, we study ourselves and our national history.
2023 Events
CMSS Black History Month First Friday
Friday, Feb 3, 3:00-5:00 CMSS SOGIE, SSC Suite 1312
Join CMSS as we kick off Black History Month! Join for fellowship and food from Bayou Kitchen.
Black History Month DEEP Impact Dialogue
Wednesday Feb 15, 7:00pm in The Union Ballroom
Dialogue lead by D.E.E.P. Impact Educators.
Restorative Justice Workshop with Assata Lewis: We Are What We Need
In Partnership with OSARP
Wednesday, February 22, 6pm, The Union, Taylor 404
Join CMSS and OSARP in welcoming Assata Lewis, who will lead a workshop on restorative practices. Please register here: https://jmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_empXr9R2KXfcxsW
Black History Month Speaker Ayannah Johnson
In Partnership with The Honors College
Thursday, Feb 23, 7 pm, The Union Ballroom
Join CMSS and The Honors college in welcoming this month’s speaker, Ayannah Johnson! Ayannah is the Senior Director of DEI and Employee Experience at Ampersand. Her role includes working with leaders to ensure they are including equity in decision making, as well as making sure employees feel seen and heard.
