Black History Month
February 1 - February 28
In celebration of Black History Month (BHM) 2024, Virginia Tech, the Black Cultural Center, and a wide array of campus partners and programs honor the achievements of Black people and showcase the diversity of the Black community with programs and events throughout the month of February.
Event details are subject to change. Please continue to check back here throughout the month of February. Should you have questions reach out to the Director of the Black Cultural Center, Kimberly Clark.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Karaoke Night: Song Association
Location: Owens
Time: 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Mental Health in The African-American Community
Location: ROANOKE: VTCSOM Room 106 & ZOOM
Time: 12:00 NOON
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Vision Board Making
Location: Newman Library Multi-purpose room
Time: 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BHM Trivia
Location: Haymarket
Time: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Ebony Women of Empowerment Work Shop Series: The Power of Denial and No
Location: Black Cultural Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Black History Month Kickback
Location: Pamplin 1028
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a vibrant celebration at the Black History Month Kickback, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging! This event promises an enriching experience filled with free food, great company, engaging games, uplifting music, and valuable networking opportunities. Come together to celebrate the richness of Black history and culture and leave with some Pamplin swag. Open to ALL students! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate during Black History Month!
Friday, February 9, 2024
VT Black Student Alliance presents R & Bingo
Location: Black Cultural Center
Time: 4:30 PM
Friday, February 9, 2024
All Black Affair
Location: Owen's Ballroom
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Click here to purchase a ticket to the All Black Affair
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Our organization, Student National Association for Black Veterinarians (SNABV), will be hosting our second annual All Black affair on February, 9th from 6:00-9:00 pm. This event aims to bring black professionals ( graduate students, professionals, faculty, etc.) together to celebrate our success and history, in addition to building community within Blacksburg. All professional/graduate students, staff, and many professionals in the field are invited. Like last year, this will be an elegant outing, so we are encouraging guests to wear their best all black outfit!
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Black Excellence Gala
Location: Commonwealth Ballroom
Time: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Ebony Women of Excellence
Location: BCC
Time: 6:00 PM
Friday, February 16, 2024
SOULFUL Friday
Location: BCC
Time: 4:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Gameovaskip RecSports - 2-Stepping for Heart Health
Location: McComas Gym - Studio B
Time: 5:00 PM
Join us on February 21st, 6:00pm at the Moss Arts Center as we welcome Melissa Proctor, the distinguished Executive Vice President and CMO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, as Virginia Tech’s Black History Month Keynote Speaker. This will be an insightful evening gaining insights from this creative and accomplished leader as she shares stories and lessons from her journey in the NBA, making a lasting impact in the world of sports, marketing, brand communications, and corporate social responsibility. This event is free and open to the public, for more information, go to Virginia Tech’s Black History Month page at https://ccc.vt.edu/calendar/bhm.html
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
BHM Keynote Speaker: Melissa Proctor
Location: Moss Art Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Black Rural Education: A Front Porch Conversation
Location: Webinar
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Register for the Front Porch Conversation
Exploring the intersections of identity and rural education for Black students, Educators, families, and communities.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
DISP Connect Lunch
An opportunity for Black graduate students to connect with one another over shared identities and experiences
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Time: 12:00 NOON
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rustin (2023) Movie Screening
Location: Haymarket Theatre
Time: 7:00 PM
The Pride Center will be hosting a screening of the 2023 film, Rustin. Rustin is an American biographical drama film directed by George C. Wolfe, from a screenplay by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, and a story by Breece about the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground, the film stars Colman Domingo in the title role, alongside Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright, and Audra McDonald. It is based on the true story of Rustin, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. and others organize the 1963 March on Washington.
Friday, February 23, 2024
BSA/VTU Concert
Location: Burruss
Time: 6:00 PM
Friday, February 23, 2024
Celebrate Black Love: Reception
Location: Perspective Gallery
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Visit the Perspective Gallery Site for more Information
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Uplifting Black Men Conference
Location: Goodwin Hall
Time: 10am - 4pm
Attend the Uplifting Black Men Conference
Closing reception for the Celebrate Black Love exhibit (January 16 - March 1) and features original artwork of Virginia Tech students highlighting expressions of Black love. Refreshments will be available at this event which is free and open to the public from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday February 23.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Healing Hour for Black Woman: Higher Ed and Beyond
Location: Black Cultural Center (BCC)
Time: 12:00 PM
Join the conversation about Black women facilitated by Dr. Menah Pratt, Vice President, Strategic Affairs and Diversity, and Kimberly Clark, Director, Black Cultural Center at Virginia Tech, in a safe and supportive space created for open and honest dialogue for faculty and staff.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Movie Screening
Location: Grandin Theatre
Time: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
State of the Black Union
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Time: 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Hidden in Plain Sight: The politics of the memorialization of slavery in Charleston, SC
Location: Newman Library -1st floor - Goodall Room (MPR)
Time: 5:30 PM
Follow the Black Cultural Center (BCC) on social media for additional updates