Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central roles in U.S. history.

Celebrate Black History Month

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Please join El Camino College’s Social Justice Center, Student Equity & Achievement, African American Employees Network (AFAM), ASO, Art Gallery, Library & Learning Resources, Project Success, Black Student Union, MOCAN, and the Black Student Success Center as we celebrate Black History Month.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Black History Month! Check out the variety of lively and educational events throughout the month of February.

History

The event grew out of “Negro History Week”, created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. Since 1976, every U.S. president officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Calendar of Events

Black History Month Kick Off: Afro-Health Day

Afro-Health Day will be a day filled with joy, fun, and movement. The goal of this event is to expose and educate students, faculty, and staff on campus and local health organizations that offer affordable and accessible health resources in Los Angeles.

Weds, Feb 19
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Student Services Plaza (outside of Social Justice Center)

BSSC Paint & Sip

This will be an official Welcome Back event for students, faculty, and staff connect, paint, and mingle with others. Free lemonade courtesy of Black-Owned local lemonade company Pucker-Up Lemonade.

Thurs, Feb 20
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Black Student Success Center (Comm 110)

Living in Joy Showcase and Poetry Reading

Join us for a showcase and poetry reading for students to express joy and learn about a variety of Black and African-American poets.

Tues, Feb 25
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Library Lawn

West African Dance Performance and Presentation with Daunté "KINGTAE" Fyall

Learn of the importance of West African Dance and how it coincides with modern day African American culture with Daunté Fyall, a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, and motivational speaker and also currently a faculty member of the University of California, San Diego.

Weds, Feb 26

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Student Services Plaza (outside of Social Justice Center)

Black Banned Children’s Book Discussion and Workshop

ECC Ethnic Studies professor, Dr. Amina Humphrey, will present a workshop on the importance of storytelling, and will share her research on Black Banned Children’s Books. Discussion to follow.

Thurs, Feb 27

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Student Services Plaza (outside of Social Justice Center)

Taste of Soul and Mini Black Market Flea

Join us for the annual Taste of Soul event to taste and learn about the importance of Soul Food and how it leads to joyful experiences in the African American community.

This event will feature local Black-Owned businesses selling products and providing information.

Weds, March 5

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

East Dining Room and Patio on 2^nd Floor of Bookstore

Zoom Backgrounds

Celebrate with these Zoom virtual backgrounds (click to open, right-click the image and save to your computer).