Black History Month is an annual celebration aimed at recognizing the significant achievements African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S history, through their contributions in politics, arts, sciences, entertainment, law, sports and much more.
Sponsors from around campus have come together to create a unified Black History Month program calendar, bringing a variety of events and activities to celebrate and highlight Black history at UNA, in the Shoals, and throughout the country.
Calendar of Events
Black History Month Read Across America Book Drive
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30pm - Communications 131
Hosted By: Department of Communication
Side Hustle Expo
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00am-1:00pm - Location: GUC Atrium
Hosted By: Student Engagement
Movie Night: Wakanda Forever
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00pm - GUC Performance Center
Hosted By: UPC, CPH, & DDEI
Basketball Game
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:00pm & 7:15pm - Location: CB&S Bank Arena (Flowers Hall)
Hosted By: UNA Athletics
The Black Experience at UNA Luncheon
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:30am-1:00pm - Location: GUC Performance Center
Hosted By: Student Engagement, Department of History, and Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion
*NO RSVP REQUIRED!*
Book Club: Reading and Racial Justice
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:00am-2:00pm - Location: Rice Hall, 1st Floor
Winter Break Trip to Montgomery
Friday, February 17, 2023 - ALL DAY - Montgomery, AL
Hosted by: Housing & Residence Life & Dept. of Communication
Black History Month Speaker Series & Writers' Series Featuring Jason Mott
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00am - GUC Performance Center
Hosted by: The Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion & The English Department
Textured Tuesday Tabling Event
Thursday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00am-1:00pm - Rivers Patio
Hosted by: HRL & BLA
Thursday Night Live feat. Bold Bloom
Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00pm - Mane Room
Hosted by: UPC
Pizza and Movie -The Great Debaters
Wednesday, February 27, 2023 at 12:00pm-2:00pm - Location: Raburn Room 110
Hosted By: College of Business & Technology
NPHC Yard Show
Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00pm - Norton
Hosted by: NPHC
If your department or organization is hosting a Black History Month event that is not included on the calendar above, please contact Allison Hyde at ahyde4@una.edu.
