Human Together--Celebrating Black History Month

Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu said, “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” As we embark on Black History Month, let us find opportunities to recognize our shared humanity—our histories, personal stories, and struggles. The more we learn about one another, the more we uncover about ourselves.   

 Each of our Commonwealth University locations will host a number of Black History Month events. I encourage everyone in our community to attend and engage in these events on your campus—they serve as meaningful avenues to engage, learn, and grow. Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who have made these opportunities possible.

Commonwealth University Black History Month Events 

Bloomsburg   

February 6^th—30^th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Commemorative Celebration
6:00pm, Carver Hall

February 9^th –The AME church and Local Black History
4:30pm, Multicultural Center, Room 230, Kehr Union Building

February 15^th—Black History Resources: Why they Matter
3:00pm, Multicultural Center, Room 230, Kehr Union Building
The workshop will Describe how State Historic Preservation Offices treat Black Heritage Resource and Explore differences between states and regions in how these resources are treated.  Recommend how to improve the management of Black cultural resources and consultation. Discuss together how to engage Black stakeholders better across the United States and its territories in the management of their Heritage Resources.

Saturday February 18—28^th Annual Sankofa Conference: "The Multipliers: A Trauma-informed approach to leadership," 
11:00am, Kehr Union Ballroom
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nathaniel Woods Jr. special assistant to the President for Inclusion Transformation at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Registration is required. Please use link to register: https://www.bloomu.edu/sankofa-conference

Thursday February 23— 2023 Black Wall Street
6:00pm, Kehr Union Building Multi A
Come and support black business during Black wall street as black businesses showcase their products or services. 

Lock Haven

Feb. 7^th – Black History Gallery Opening in the RDLMC 

The saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words." In this context, the Black History Gallery has PLENTY to say.  The gallery will be a testament to the contributions of African Americans on a national and local level.

Feb. 8th – Black History Month Celebration
6:30pm,  PUB MPR 
Join the Black Student Union and the Robert and Dolores Lynch Multicultural Center as they celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize significant events that impacted US history.  All are welcome, dinner will be provided!

Feb. 15th – “LHU Black History Panel - Focus on the 1970s”
7:00pm, Price Auditorium
The panel is a phenomenal opportunity for members of the Lock Haven University (LHU) community to learn more about LHU history from the perspective of African American graduates. Panelists will share prospective and insights from their time at LHU. 

Feb. 23rd – Hip Hop and R&B Playlist Bingo
7:00 pm, PUB MPR 
Hip Hop and R&B Playlist Bingo is a high-energy take on classic bingo.  It draws from participants’ knowledge of hits from musical artists like Alicia Keys, Usher, TLC, Ludacris and more. Just try not to dance along! Participants are ready to play with just their phone and a tablet or laptop. Customized Hip Hop R&B Playlist Bingo card are provided.  Players will sing along to their favorite songs while they mark off the artist on their Hip Hop R&B Playlist Bingo card. The first person to line up five in a row wins!  All are welcome!  Cash prizes will be awarded! 

Feb. 28th -“Why DEI Is Not Enough: Using the Inclusive Excellence Framework to Create and Sustain a Culture of Belonging”
6:30pm, PUB MPR 
Presented by Dr. Shavonne Shorter Associate Provost for Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Digital Studies – During this presentation, Dr. Shorter will examine the importance of an Inclusive Excellence Framework in growing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment that has belonging at its core.

Mansfield

Feb. 9^th I Have a Dream: Vision Board Night
5:00pm, Alumni 307
Pizza and supplies provided.

Feb. 16^th—Epic Rap Battles of History
7:00pm, The Hut

Feb. 21^st—Black History Trivia
7:00pm, The Hut

Feb 22^nd—Mysteries, Murder, and Your Mom Podcast presents the MLK Assassination
4:30pm, Alumni 307

Feb. 23^rd—Lunch and Learn: The Underground Railroad in Tioga County
11:30am, Alumni 317
Now leaving for Lawrenceville, The Underground Railroad in Tioga County: What we can learn from Harriet Tubman. Presented by Phillip Hesser, Ph.D. Light refreshments provided. 

 

 

    Bashar W. Hanna, President