Adelphi University is celebrating Black History Month with a number of events spotlighting the accomplishments and achievements of black people in our community, around the world and throughout history. From art to music and lectures, learn about the many ways we are supporting change, progress and equity.
“Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and contributions of Black people worldwide and appreciate the struggle for justice, resiliency, and self-determination,” said Sentwali Bakari, Adelphi’s vice president for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. “I am proud of the events that we are hosting and hope our community members join us.”
This year’s events include:
Our History, Our Pride: The Legacies
Exhibition is open now – March 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Public Reception/Artist Talk on February 18 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Art Gallery
An art exhibition featuring the work of Ramona Candy. This exhibition is being held in honor of Black History Month by the Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies.
The Leadership Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: A Drum Major for Justice
February 7 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Multicultural Center, 3rd Floor
Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to learn about the legacy of Dr. Martin King Jr., presented by Dr. Sentwali Bakari, Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture: New York’s Caribbean State of Mind: Music, Migration, Race and the Making of Empire
February 21 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Ballroom
Micah Oelze, PhD will sing, play his guitar, and talk about the Caribbean movers who turned their racial and political activism into song.
African American Read-in 2024
February 22, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 201
During this event participants will read aloud the works of Black writers, essayists, poets, etc. Adelphi will supply books to read for those who would like participate.
Thriving on Campus
February 27, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Multicultural Center (UC 301)
This event will feature a panel of Black and African American professionals and students from the Adelphi community speaking on their experiences on campus and in higher education.
Find the full listing of upcoming events at adelphi.edu/black-history-month.
