Black History Month 2025

EVENT | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | HOST(S) |
BHM Kickoff Party | February 3, 2025 | 5:00-7:00pm | Cone Ballroom | Join us to celebrate the start of BHM and get free food, swag and a live DJ! | Intercultural Engagement (OIE) |
VOISES Panel for Faculty | February 4, 2025 | 2:00pm | by Faculty RSVP only | VOISES panels offer faculty a unique opportunity to hear directly from students about their campus experiences. These moderated panels foster dialogue and reflection on ways to enhance student success and learning. Faculty Only | UTLC & OIE |
Sisters Feud Night: BHM Edition | February 12, 2025 | TBD | SOEB (Room TBD) | This event invites all UNCG students to discuss minority history in a Family Feud-style game. Two teams will compete, testing their knowledge of Black history, people, events, and culture. | Sisters With Vision |
BHM Cash Cab | February 11, 2025 | 1:00-2:30 | Various Campus Locations | Catch a ride in the BHM Cash Cab and get to class in style! Flag down our golf cart, answer Black History Month trivia, and win exclusive BHM merch along the way. | OIE |
CACE Conference | Feb 17-20, 2025 | https://aads.uncg.edu/event/cace-annual-conference/ | https://ads.uncg.edu/event/cace-annual-conference/ | Conference on African American and African Diasporic Cultures and Experiences (CACE) has brought together national speakers, UNCG students, and community leaders for thought-provoking discussions, performances, and exhibits. Past keynote speakers include Annette Gordon-Reed, Lenora Fulani, Cornel West and many more. Free and Open to the Public. This year’s theme: Global Ecologies: Growing the World We Want | AADS |
The Poetry Cafe: Open Mic and Live Music | February 18, 2025 | 7pm | EUC Auditorium | Open Mic and Live Music | AADS, Lloyd International Honors College, and the UNCG English Department |
BHM Game Night | February 18, 2025 | 6:30-8:30 | OIE IRC (EUC 062) | Join us for a night of fun, competition, and culture at BHM Game Night! Play video games, card games, mancala, and Black culture-themed games like Culture Tags while connecting with friends. Proudly partnered with NSBWM, NOBCChE, and MAPS, this is a night you won’t want to miss! | OIE |
CEO Black Excellence Panel | February 20, 2025 | 5-7pm | TBD | The Black Collective & CEO | |
Black Liberation Across World History | February 21, 2025 | 4-6pm | International Civil Rights Center and Museum (downtown Greensboro) | Presentation by Dr. Omar H. Ali | International Civil Rights Center and Museum (downtown Greensboro) |
“We Met Islam in the World”: Ifa as a Mediator of the Islamization of Yoruba Society and Cosmology | February 21, 2025 | 12pm | Online event (Microsoft Teams) | Details and Registration at https://go.uncg.edu/islamandifa | AADS |
BHM Business Panel Talk | February 25, 2025 | 6-8pm | EUC Auditorium | The Black Collective & BBSA | |
Building Bridges: Exploring Black Student’s Experiences through Community and Dialogue. | February 25, 2025 | 1-3pm | EUC Alexander | Understanding The Black Student Experience is a thought-provoking and impactful event designed to provide a space for reflection on the resources and strategies that Black students have used to develop community and a strong sense of identity at UNCG and within the Greensboro community. In this immersive experience, attendees will participate in meaningful conversations about both the academic and personal journeys of Black students. The goal is to foster mutual understanding, enabling everyone to reflect on the shared and unique eUnderstanding The Black Student Experience is a thought-provoking and impactful event designed to provide a space for reflection on the resources and strategies that Black students have used to develop community and a strong sense of identity at UNCG and within the Greensboro community. In this immersive experience, attendees will participate in meaningful conversations about both the academic and personal journeys of Black students. The goal is to foster mutual understanding, enabling everyone to reflect on the shared and unique experiences of their Black peers, and to encourage greater awareness and support. | |
What’s in a Name? A White Southern Family’s Discovery of Their African Ancestor and the Rebirth of Family History | February 26, 2026 | 4pm | Curry 349/ Frank Woods Library | Understanding Race Conversations Series w/ Dr. Michael Cauthen, features: Kimberly Mozingo | AADS |
Stage is Yours, Open Mic Showcase | February 26, 2025 | 7-8:30pm | EUC Auditorium | This is your chance to take the stage! Registration is open for all students who would like to showcase their talents. Feel free to bring your music, poetry, comedy, or other performances to life. | OIE |