As February approaches, The University of Toledo will honor Black History Month with a full slate of events designed to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of African Americans.
Hosted by various student organizations and campus partners, the programming invites the Rocket community to engage in meaningful conversations, cultural experiences and shared celebrations.
“Black history is a foundational and fundamental piece of all history,” said Black Student Union President Cole Fullen. “The encouragement of Black history should be to teach, grow and strengthen all minds by way of conversations and celebrations.”
Offerings range from vendor pop-ups and trivia nights to cultural culinary experiences and long-standing campus traditions.
Black History Month events include:
Thursday, Feb. 5
• BSU Pop-Up: Black Excellence in Business, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carlson Library
Thursday, Feb. 12
• Taste the Vibes: African and Caribbean Cuisine Night, from 8 to 10 p.m., Thompson Student Union Ingman Room
Wednesday, Feb. 18
• Black History Month: African Diaspora Trivia Night, from 5 to 6 p.m., Thompson Student Union Room 3022
Thursday, Feb. 19
• Hot Takes and Hot Cocoa, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2584
• Black History Trivia, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2582
Tuesday, Feb. 24
• 56th Annual BSU Fashion Show, 7 p.m., Thompson Student Union Auditorium
Friday, Feb. 27
• Black History Month Movie Screening, 6 p.m., Doermann Theater
For more information about Black History Month programming, visit the Involvement Network.
