Black History Month traces its roots to the first Negro History Week in February of 1926. Announced by Carter Godwin Woodson, an American historian, author and journalist, Negro History Week expanded the traditional February celebrations of the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, thus shifting the emphasis from the celebration of two men to the celebration of an entire people.
At SUNY Broome, when we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the often unsung contributions of black Americans, acknowledge African Americans’ role in U.S. history, celebrate achievements of the black community, and inspire others to recognize and uphold values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Black History Month Events Schedule 2024
Movie: The Color Purple (2023)
Date: Feb. 1
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Regal Cinema, Front Street
Movie is free for current SUNY Broome Students with their SUNY Broome ID. Seating is limited. (see Dr. Nick Kocieniewski)
Lunch + Learn: Deepening Racial Engagement Among White College Students
Date: Feb. 6
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: DH 117, Libous Room
Studies about intergroup dialogue programs consistently illustrate they lead to increased perspective-taking, changes attitudes towards social groups, increased understanding of structural oppression, increased self-reflection and understanding of their identities, increased desire to engage in allyship, and the development of conflict and communication skills. However, few studies have explored students’ conversations about social identity (particularly race) that take place outside of classroom dialogue settings. This session engages attendees with findings from two recent research studies: one that explored how white college students construct meaning about race and racism, and one that explored white college students’ conversations about race with white peers and family members. Following a brief presentation about the research studies and the problems they addressed, attendees will interact with vignettes from the studies to identify implications for deepening student learning about race. (see Dr. Carol Ross-Scott)
“Cook In” sponsored by Men of Excellence
Date: Feb. 15
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: SB 105
Not a Cook Out, but a Cook In. The Men of Excellence invite the college community to stop by and learn more about this organization over some food and activities. (see Jay Harrison)
Sister Circle: Healthy Relationships for Women of Color
Date: Feb. 22
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Location: SB 110
A special workshop for women of color to discuss what a healthy relationship looks like. Sponsored by Counseling Services. (see Melissa Martin)
Black History Month Trivia Contest
Date: Feb. 21
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Location: Student Center Cafeteria
All students are welcomed to participate in this fun but challenging contest. Prizes will be awarded! (see Nick Kocieniewski)
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Film Screening
Date: Feb. 27
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: T-101
Faculty Presenters: Noah Roth and I.J. Byrnes
This film is an acclaimed Swedish documentary featuring major political figures such as Angela Davis, Bobby Seale and Martin Luther King, Jr. Musicians and scholars also play a key role in the film. (Professional Development credit available for faculty and staff. A sign-in sheet will be provided for those seeking professional development credit).
Exhibit: Rapp, Rhythm, and Blues
Date: All month
Location: Library
This exhibit highlights important milestones in black history and music. (see Robin Petrus)