Black History Month Events

Celebrate Black history, activism and culture with campuswide events throughout February and beyond. Events will be added throughout the month. If you'd like to submit an event for the listing, email . 

MLK Service Project
Event details coming soon. A service project for Towson’s Black faculty and staff in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Film Screening: Clockers
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | LA 4310
A screening as part of the Black History Month film festival hosted by the College of Liberal Arts. Clockers is a critically acclaimed crime drama that tells the complicated story of a young man and a police officer who become entangled in a homicide investigation.  It features an all-star cast that includes Mekhi Phifer, Harvey Keitel, Delroy Lindo, and Isaiah Washington.  The film was directed by Spike Lee and edited by Sam Pollard and is one of many in which the two have collaborated.  Following the viewing, the audience is invited to join in a discussion led by TU faculty and students. Refreshments will be served.

Literacy in Black
Friday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m. to noon | Zoned for Kids
An opportunity to support preschool-aged children in engaging with literature that reflects the essence of diversity.

Film Screening: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | LA 4310
A screening as part of the Black History Month film festival hosted by the College of Liberal Arts. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is an award-winning documentary about the groundbreaking drummer, bandleader, composer and activist Max Roach. It follows Roach’s life and music from the revolutionary period of Bebop Jazz through the years of the Civil Rights Movement into the Hip Hop era.  The film was produced and directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro.  Following the viewing, the audience is invited to join in a discussion led by TU faculty and students.  Refreshments will be served.

BlaQ Spaces: An Exploration of Art & Activism
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 5 to 6:30 p.m. | TU Armory
An exhibition focusing on the artistry and activist mindset of Black and queer students and alumni, aiming to shift perceptions of race, gender, sexuality and bodily agency.

A Different World
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Carver High School
Representatives from Ujima will serve as panelists for this Q&A session on transitioning to college.

Film Screening: Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | LA 4310
A screening as part of the Black History Month film festival hosted by the College of Liberal Arts. Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power is an award-winning documentary that tells the amazing story of the struggle for Black voting rights in Lowndes County, Alabama where local activists and young organizers from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) fought one of the most dangerous battles of the Civil Rights era. Through first-person accounts and fascinating archival footage, the film brings to life one of the key moments in the struggle for Black political power.  The film was directed by Sam Pollard and Geeta Gandbhir.  Following the viewing, the audience is invited to join in a discussion led by TU faculty and students.  Refreshments will be served.

Black Performance Debate
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | UU Auditorium
A collaboration between the CSD and TU debate.

The Lion King
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 7:30 to 11 p.m. | Hippodrome
A cultural excursion to Baltimore City to enjoy the off-Broadway musical.

Black Student Union Founders' Day
Feb. 24 to March 1 | various times and locations
A week of events to celebrate the founding of TU's Black Student Union. Learn More

Through the Lens: Sam Pollard on the Art of Filmmaking
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | LA 4310
A discussion as part of the Black History Month film festival hosted by the College of Liberal Arts. Using clips from some of his notable films, award winning film maker Sam Pollard will take the audience through the process of editing and directing both dramatic and documentary films. With over forty years of experience and some of the most noteworthy documentaries and feature films to his credit, Pollard is one of the most accomplished film makers of his time.

Black Student Leadership
Friday, Feb. 28 | noon to 3:30 p.m. | WVC Ballrooms
This year’s annual leadership conference focuses on the theme, They Not Like Us: Exploring the Diaspora. It recognizes the multiple identities within the African Diaspora that are often grouped together as Black yet carry unique cultural and social experiences. Understanding both one’s own identity and those of others is key to navigating social practices, beliefs, and relations. Exploring the Diaspora will empower students from diverse backgrounds to work together to thrive as leaders on campus. Breakout sessions will provide a space to examine how our identities influence and shape culture and society. Register Now