BHM22: Titans in Rock
Titans in Rock: Musicians throughout the Ages hosted by Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
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BHM22: Poetry Night with Akeem Olaj
Poetry Night with Guest Poet Akeem Olaj hosted by Student Activities Committee (LRH 6:00 pm)
BHM22: Addressing Sexual Health Inequities in the Black Community
Addressing Sexual Health Inequities in the Black Community
BHM22: Feminist Friday
Feminist Friday hosted by the Women's Center
Join the Women's Center as we have an impactful conversation about the medical disparities and health inequalities that women of color face.
BHM22: BHM Trivia
BHM Trivia Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha
BHM Trivia will be a fun and engaging way to refresh your knowledge of Black History. There will be several trivia games played with a Kahoot game at the end. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each game.
BHM22: Eyes on the Prize
Eyes on the Prize
We will watch the two episodes from the Civil Rights Eyes on the Prize mini-movie series and engage in meaningful conversation. A small meal will be provided.
BHM22: Opening Events
Opening Event/ Candlelight Vigil
11 Springfield events where you can celebrate Black History Month
This month is Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of African American history and culture.
A variety of events are scheduled in the Springfield area — especially at the University of Illinois Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College — highlighting the observance that began Feb. 1.
University of Illinois Springfield
Tuesday, Feb. 1- Step Afrika!
Reform: Restoration, Revitalization and Representation
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) and University of Illinois Springfield will convene its fourth speaker series session which will be on ILBCF's Pillar III, which focuses on eliminating the Black community's barriers to economic access, equity and opportunity.
Women in Mexico: Feminism, Entrepreneurship, and digital platforms in times of COVID
This event will feature two current professors and researchers from the University of Colima, Mexico (UCOL). Dr. Karla Kral will examine the role of feminist activism during the fourth wave feminism and Dr. Prado-Meza will explore a group of women entrepreneurs known as the “nenis” to help recover from the economic crisis driven by the COVID 19 pandemic and the policies that ensued. Both lecturers will discuss the role of digital platforms as strategies to communicate their messages from the Southwestern State of Colima, Mexico.