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.

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.

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.

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 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.