Black History Month 2025: Black Resilience



Black resilience is defined as a process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It empowers Black individuals to embrace their true selves and form a sense of community in response to systems that devalue them and limit their self-expression.

Today, as our political and societal climate continues to harm and erase Black identities, we must remember that Black resilience is more than fortitude in the face of difficulties; it is an act of defiance and resistance to systemic oppression. It is an individual and collective action rooted in a desire to reclaim our dignity and joy and help others do the same.

As we reflect on our ancestral dreams of black prosperity, we encourage one another to embody Black joy, Black spirituality, Black ingenuity, wellness, and Black Love.

Sponsored by the Association of Pan African Unity (APAU) and the Office of Community and Belonging, the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, the Office of the President, and the Weissman Center for Leadership, in collaboration with various departments and student organizations, this year’s Black History Month will express Black Excellence through programs centering on the following themes:

Interfaith Lunch with Rev. Stephanie Milton

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 12pm

Rev. Stephanie Milton will join us virtually to share her experiences as both a working minister and a PhD Candidate in the Study of Religion. She is breaking ground in the field of Medical...

Community Center, Great Room

Signaling Freedom Pathways:Black Women’s Cultural Labor in/and Turbulent Times

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Through the exploration of iconic artists and creatives across multiple genres, this lecture will uncover the impact of Black women’s cultural imagination, particularly the ways in which their...

Kendade Hall, Room 305

Vibe N' Dine Potluck with APAU and The Growing Vines Collective

Sun, Feb 16, 2025 7pm to 9pm

Come join us in celebrating Black History Month and the resilience of Black Communities. We will be Honoring the Intersection of Black Culture and Environmental Justice, sharing food and stories...

BHM Film Showing: Farming While Black

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Join the Miller Worley Center for the Environment in celebrating Black History Month with a showing of Farming While Black followed by a discussion hosted by Growing Vines Collaborative. In this...

Dwight Hall, Room 101

Race, Nation, and Belonging: The Public Life of African Religions in Trinidad

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 4:45pm to 7pm

Jane Freeman Crosthwaite Lecture on Religion in American Public Life A Lecture by: Tracey Hucks Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies Suzanne Young Murray Professor (Radcliffe...

Community Center, Great Room

Healing Justice: A Black Affinity Space

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

In honor of Black History Month, we will gather together as people of African descent to cultivate a space for dialogue, healing and reflection focused on community care. The session will be a...

Virtual Event

free