Black History Month
February
February is Black History Month, and this year is especially significant since we are celebrating 100 years of national Black history commemoration! In 1925, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to ensure Black history would be studied, celebrated, and passed down. That vision evolved into Black History Month, now a cornerstone of American culture and a global movement.
We are honoring this centennial by creating space to experience the full spectrum of the Black experience: the joy, the sorrow, the profound achievements, the creativity, and the deep bonds of community that sustain all of us. Throughout February, the Black Cultural Center, student organizations, academic departments, and campus partners are hosting events designed for connection, learning, and celebration.
These programs include: the Center for the Arts (CFA) community conversations on "good trouble," a Black History Month film series, moderated conversations with artists/entertainers, panels highlighting excellence in uniformed service, creative arts workshops, concerts, citizenship dialogues, and community-building events infused with music, food, and fellowship. We invite all Hokies to engage, learn, and celebrate with us this month. You are welcomed and valued here!
A snapshot of these events is included, and the entire campus community is invited to join us as we commemorate a century of Black history celebrations and imagine the futures they make possible. Black history is not just a month; it is essential to understanding ourselves and our world. We look forward to celebrating with you!
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| 2/2/2026 | 12-2 p.m. | Community Conversation: The Art of Good Trouble • Explore John Lewis’ legacy through a “good trouble” theatre workshop. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/3/2026 | 6 p.m. | Moderated Discussion: His New Reality… An Evening with Kordell Beckham • Love Island’s Kordell Beckham on reality TV and resilience. |
Commonwealth Ballroom A |
| 2/5/2026 | 6 p.m. | BCC Movie Series • Movie nights exploring Black stories, shared learning, wellness and community. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/6/2026 | 6 p.m. | BSA/BOC Soulful Friday • Black history celebration with live music, food, and community. |
Owens Ballroom |
| 2/9/2026 | 6:10 p.m. | BHM Panel: Black Excellence in Uniform-Celebrating Service and Legacy • Honoring service, leadership, and legacy. |
GLC Auditorium/MPR |
| 2/10/2026 | 5:30 p.m. | College of Science Community Night • College of Science community and connection at the BCC. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/12/2026 | 6 p.m. | BCC Movie Series • Movie nights exploring Black stories, shared learning, wellness and community. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/18-2/19/2026 | N/A | Virginia Tech Giving Day: Give to the BCC • Help support the BCC's mission and achieve more together. |
Online |
| 2/18/2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Bead Workshop for Wellness and Connection • Beading workshop exploring creativity, healing, mindfulness, and community connection. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/19/2026 | 6 p.m. | BCC Movie Series • Movie nights exploring Black stories, shared learning, wellness and community. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/20/2026 | 6 p.m. | HAB x BSA Spring Concert • Iconic performers, Hokie experience, tickets coming soon. |
Burruss Hall |
| 2/23/2026 | 2 p.m. | Citizenship & Ice Cream Social • Citizenship, Black history, and belonging dialogue with an ice cream social. |
Solitude House, 705 West Campus Drive |
| 2/25/2026 | 6 p.m. | BCC Speaker Series: VTable Talks • Student-led dialogue and Black History Month reflection. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/26/2026 | 6 p.m. | BCC Movie Series • Movie nights exploring Black stories, shared learning, wellness and community. |
Black Cultural Center |
| 2/27/2026 | 6 p.m. | Black History Month Gospel Karaoke • Gospel karaoke celebration to close out Black History Month. |
Black Cultural Center |