Black History Month Archives

Alumni & Friends Virtual Book Club: Black History Month

Join members of the Clark Black Alumni Association (CBAA) at a Virtual Book Club on Thursday, February 8, as we celebrate Black History Month! Clark’s University Librarian, Laura Robinson, will lead us through a discussion about the book “Kindred” by Octavia Butler.
Critical Analysis Panel: ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Wakanda Forever’

A faculty and student panel will examine the concept of Afrofuturism as depicted in “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The films will be screened at Clark on Feb. 28 and March 1.
Classroom -> Career: Black in Tech

Hear from a virtual panel of accomplished Black tech industry professionals at this in-person event.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ — Part 2 of a Black History Month Double Feature

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” explores the real-world concept of Afro-Futurism: a cultural aesthetic that combines science-fiction, history, and fantasy to examine the African-American experience and connect those from the Black diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry.
‘Black Panther’ — Part 1 of a Black History Month Double Feature

“Black Panther” highlights Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic that combines science-fiction, history, and fantasy to explore the African American experience and connect those from the Black diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry.
Soul Food Brunch (Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend)

Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend concludes with a special brunch featuring traditional soul food favorites, live music, and the chance to mix and mingle with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
BlackExcellence Ball (Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend)

The Black Student Union, with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Caribbean African Student Association, is sponsoring their first Black History Month Ball — BlackExcellence. Formal attire requested.
Panel of the Decades (Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend)

Honor the past and celebrate the futures of former and present Black students at this panel discussion featuring Black alumni from a range of graduation years.
Mental Health in the Black Community

The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise invites Black students, faculty, and staff to participate in this collective healing experience. Register by Feb. 10.
CEV Speaker Series: The Village

The CEV Speaker Series presents Sha-Asia Medina, director of The Village — an Afrocentric cultural, learning, and healing center in the Main South neighborhood.