University to Celebrate Black History Month with Events throughout February

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), along with other groups and individuals across campus, are planning more than a dozen events to celebrate Black History Month. The variety of events, which support the University’s commitment to diversity, include a range of programs that will appeal to the entire campus.

Jeff Mallory

“The OMA is excited to provide these Black History Month events to our University community,” said Jeff Mallory, director of multicultural affairs. “Many people have worked hard to bring attention to Black History Month and these specific events, but it’s important for us to engage and uplift each other on a daily basis.”

The full schedule of events for Black History Month includes:

  • I Am Duquesne poster event, Monday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room 106, Union
  • Community service, Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., No Strings shop in the Hill District
  • Hip hop and social action, Monday, Feb. 8, 5 to 7 p.m., Africa Room, Union
  • Looking Up the Road Toward Way Off, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5 to 6 p.m., Room 104, College Hall. Presented by Dr. Jocelyn Moody, the Sue E. Denman Distinguished Chair in American Literature at the University of Texas.
  • Be the Match bone marrow drive, Thursday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room 109 and third floor concourse A, Union
  • OMA community service, Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Pittsburgh Project, Northside
  • The annual Chuck Cooper Classic, Sunday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m., A.J. Palumbo Center. Cheer on the men’s basketball team as they play the University of Massachusetts. Students are encouraged to wear black.
  • OMA Movie Night Out, Friday, Feb. 19, depart campus at 4 p.m. RSVP is required. Email satterwhitea@duq.edu to reserve a seat.
  • Black Love Day, Monday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Africa Room, Union. Enjoy dinner and the work of a special guest artist.
  • 106 & Bluff music discussion, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Room 109, Union
  • Soul Food Sampler, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12 to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., School of Law. RSVP is required. Email connorsr@duq.edu by Wednesday, Feb. 17, to make a reservation.
  • Collegiate 100 pinning ceremony, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m., Africa Room, Union
  • I Am Duquesne panel and reception, Thursday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m., Room 109, Union.

All events are free and open to the University community unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact satterwhitea@duq.edu or call 412.396.1117.