2023 African American Heritage Month
Eastern Illinois University
Black Resilience
Thursday, February 2nd
Lecture on Linguistic Justice: Black Language,
Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy
Author: Dr. April Baker-Bell (Michigan State University)
2030 Lumpkin Auditorium 3:30 – 4:45pm
Reception Immediately follows
Thursday, February 2nd
Black History Game Night (Bingo)
Housing and Dining
Thomas Hall - 9:00 pm
Monday, February 6th
Sickle Cell Presentation
Julie Bly (American Red Cross)
Charleston-Mattoon Room - 4:00pm- 5:00 pm
Monday, February 6th
Two Freedoms, Cosmopolitan, Colonial:
Art & Democracy in the Thought of
C.L.R. James & Hannah Arendt
By Dr. Minkah Makalani
Doudna (Lecture Hall) - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, February 8th
UB Spotlight: Slam Poetry
7th Street Underground - 7:00 pm
Friday, February 10th
Blood Drive
University Ballroom - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 11th
2023 Sneaker Ball
University Ballroom - 7:06 to 10:00pm
Early Bird sale which is $10.00
After January 31st the tickets will be $15 dollars.
Link for tickets: https://commerce.cashnet.com/eiuunion
Monday, February 13th
Black Freedom Lecture
Dr. Alonzo Ward (Assistant Professor)
2030 Lumpkin Auditorium – 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 16th
Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Doudna Fine Arts Center / 7:30pm
$25/$20/$15 www.doudnatix.com
Tuesday, February 21st
Black Resilience: Turning Degrees
To Commas $$$$
Entrepreneur-Veronica Peterson
1255 Coleman Hall Lecture Hall - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, February 22nd
Hip Hop Paint & Sip
7th Street Underground - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, February 23rd
Study Abroad 101 “Why it is crucial for Students of Color”
Charleston-Mattoon Room – 4:00 pm
Saturday, February 25th
BSU 2023 Extravaganza
Grand Ballroom – 7:00 pm
Monday, February 27th
Family Feud (Black Knowledge Style)
Grand Ballroom - 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Please visit the Resident Halls for our Black History Month Window Painting Competition
Sponsored/Contributors
American Red Cross, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Black Student Union, Doudna, English Department, History Department, NAACP, NPHC, Office of Inclusion & Academic Engagement, Housing & Dining (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee), Political Science Department, Student Life, Study Abroad Office, University Board, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
