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South Celebrates Black History Month 2022

Posted on February 4, 2022
Joy Washington

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ celebrates the history and heritage of African Americans throughout February with activities, speakers, exhibitions and more. All are open to the public and free of charge. This year's theme is "Better Together." data-lightbox='featured'
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ celebrates the history and heritage of African Americans throughout February with activities, speakers, exhibitions and more. All are open to the public and free of charge. This year's theme is "Better Together."

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ celebrates the heritage and history of African Americans with a series of events and activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. The events are free and open to the public. The theme for this year is β€œBetter Together.”

β€œThe ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is collaborating with the Offices of Multicultural Student Affairs, African-American Studies and the entire University community to provide educational and fun programs to celebrate and highlight this special observance,” said Interim Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dr. Joel Billingsley. β€œBlack History Month symbolizes a time to come together to reflect, honor and recognize the accomplishments of African Americans throughout the course of American history.”

Black History Month was first observed in 1926 as Negro History Week by Historian Carter G. Woodson. In 1976, this celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February. Currently, other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also dedicate a month to celebrate black history. The events at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ this year include:

On Friday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., the β€œBlack Girls Rock: Jaguar Edition Scholarship Gala” will be held in the Student Center Ballroom.  For information, Contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Director Jarmora Valrie, jvalrie@southalabama.edu.

On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m., β€œCelebrating  Black Voices in Literature and Culture” will be held at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Archaeology Museum. This event is sponsored by the department of English and African-American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. For information, contact Assistant Professor Dr. Kern Jackson at kernjacks@southalabama.edu.

On Friday, Feb. 18, at noon, the annual Soul Food Luncheon will be held in the Student Center Ballroom, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. RSVPs should be sent to Jarmora Valrie, jvalrie@southalabama.edu.

Now through Wednesday, Feb. 28, an African Tribal Art Exhibit is on display in the Rodning Gallery, located on the third floor of the Marx Library. For information, contact Librarian Paula Webb at pwebb@southalabama.edu.

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