African American History Month 2024

Paint & Sip

Thursday, Feb. 1

A. Lincoln Commons, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Participants can enjoy the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates while channeling creativity on canvas! Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and Logger Activities Board.  

Young, Gifted & Black

Wednesday, Feb. 7 

A. Lincoln Commons, 12:00 - 1:30 pm 

This presentation by Britainy Montague focuses on her message that, "To be young, gifted and black, we must begin to tell our young, there's a world waiting for you.  Yours is the quest that's just begun."

Registration requested, lunch provided. 

Open Mic: Night in the Commons

Thursday, Feb.15 

A. Lincoln Commons, 6-8 pm

An opportunity to let your voice be heard!  Whether you are a singer, a poet, a musician...or even an enthusiastic audience member, it will be a fun evening.  Advance registration is encouraged.  This event is sponsored by the Black Student Union. 

Click here to register. 

Mental Health & the Arts: Rebuild to Reclaim

Friday, Feb. 23

A. Lincoln Commons, 11 am - 1 pm

A conversation and activities centered on destigmatizing mental health in the African-American community. 

Black Mental Health Matters by Dr. Phillip J. Roundtree is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. 

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxWilmington, an independent event. Read more about TEDx.

Black Folk Mental Health:  Generational Trauma, Traditions, and Truth by Jelan Agnew is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxDelthorneWomen, an independent event. Read more about TEDx.

Music of the Movement

Monday, Feb. 26

A. Lincoln Commons, 11 - 1 pm

A conversation about how songs have influenced social justice movements over the years. 

Empowerment and Resilience

Tuesday, Feb. 27

10:00 am - 12 pm

A Black History Month panel on building community, advocating for justice and inspiring change.  

African-American Food & Vendor Day  

Thursday, Feb. 29

A. Lincoln Commons, 10 am - 2 pm

This event features free samples of African American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.