Celebrate Black History Month with a dynamic concert spotlighting talented local artists! This concert will honor the rich legacy of Black music and culture by featuring performances across genres including jazz, gospel, spoken word, tap dance, and poetry. The performance includes performances by UIS students, faculty/staff, and guest artists from the community.  Join us for this vibrant celebration of heritage, creativity, and unity, as we honor the past and uplift the future through music and art.

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A BHM Closing is a way to capstone the month and reflect on various experiences and triumphs throughout the month. This event is also to learn the ways we can improve how we celebrate culture, identity and lived experiences.

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Join UIS's Voices in Praise in their Church Hop as they perform various gospel songs!

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A time to celebrate diversity and those who are allies of diversity on campus.

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Discuss the massive musical and cultural contributions of Little Richard, what the music meant at the time how he inspired other artists, and how these contributions may be underappreciated. Discuss intersectional identities of LGBT Black artists and other identities including religion, generation and region.