USD Celebrates Black History Month 2024

The University of San Diego will be celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February. Check in weekly to the USD News Center to read original stories that recognize and celebrate the Black community at USD. 

The following is a list of Black History Month events that delve into issues and celebrate and recognize greatness, excellence and legacies within the Black community. 

CAMPUS EVENTS

Black Student Resource Commons Opening Ceremony: African Americans in the Arts
Feb. 1, 11am, UC Forum C

Join us for interactive music and art, a Fireside chat, and Cajon brunch. 

National Black HIV & Aids Awareness Day: HIV Testing Event
Feb. 7, 9am to 1pm, LGBTQIA+ Commons 

Black Men's Brunch
Feb. 10, 11am to 1pm, University Center 107

Black Employee Alliance- Black History Month Celebration (Staff Only)
Feb. 13, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, O'Tooles 

Hip-Hop Bingo
Feb. 14, 7pm to 9pm, Salomon Hall

Black Grads Matter with Dr. Rhonda Harley
Feb. 15, 4pm to 5:30pm, Graduate Student Life, SLP 4th Floor (401)

Black graduate, law, and PhD students as well as faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to join us for our Black Grads Matter program. While allies are welcome in this space, we ask that they honor the space by centering the Black student experience. Guest Speaker Dr. Rhonda Harley, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusive Excellence at the Shiley- Marcos School of Engineering.

Free Fitness Friday - Spin for Black History Month
Feb. 16, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Campus Recreation is offering a series of free fitness classes, and February's spin class celebrates Black History Month. Class will be taught by our very own Director, Serena Gandara, and feature music by Black artists.

Soulful Reflections
Feb. 21, 7pm to 9pm, Black Student Resource Commons (SLP 412) 

Sweet Talk
Feb. 22, Noon-2pm, Plaza de Colachis

Fearing the Black Body with Dr. Sabrina Strings
Feb. 26, 7pm to 9pm

Join us on Monday February 26, 2024 to hear professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Sabrina Strings, speak about her award-winning book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

DiversiTEA: Black Queer Fashion & History
Feb. 27, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Exploring how the Black Queer community has influenced fashion trends over the years.

There's More LIVE: "Expression" 
Feb. 29, 12:15pm, Humanities Center, Saints Hall 200

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