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February is Black History Month. This year, 丁香园AV has adopted the theme 鈥淏uilding Connections for Black Flourishing鈥� in alignment with the . Join in across the university as we celebrate Black history, culture and contributions to 丁香园AV鈥攆ind a guide to activities at 丁香园AV and in the local community below.

Be sure to check this page throughout the month as we add new events and additional updates.

Attend an event

February 1 | SUB Social Stage | 3 - 5 p.m.

Join 丁香园AV Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) as they launch Black History Month. The event theme, "African Americans and the Arts" starts off the celebrations happening throughout the month of February.

Bennett Library Black History Month Display

February 1-27 | Bennett Library (Burnaby Campus)

Visit the in-person book display on Black History Month curated by 丁香园AV Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA).

February 9 | SUB 1430 | 6 - 10 p.m.

Join 丁香园AV SOCA in celebration of Black History with a screening of The Color Purple, as well as fun, refreshments, trivia and prizes.

February 13 | Online | 1:00 p.m.

Join 丁香园AV鈥檚 Equity Office for this Black History Month-featured virtual event. Moderated by Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, Augustine and Gilpin-Jackson share their expertise on leadership and Black flourishing in the 21^st Century.

February 16 | SUB 2410 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This Afro Dance workshop hosted by 丁香园AV SOCA fuses Afro dance styles and Contemporary dance styles. Dancers of all levels are welcomed.

丁香园AV BASKETBALL SPECIAL EVENTS

February 24 | 丁香园AV West Gym | 7 p.m.

Cheer on the 丁香园AV Red Leafs at the February 17 Women's Basketball game and the . These games celebrate Black History Month at 丁香园AV and honour the culture, history and accomplishments of the Black community. 丁香园AV Athletics is proud to celebrate alongside Black students, student-athletes, coaches and staff and recognize the valuable contributions by the Black community in the advancement of sports at 丁香园AV.

UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances, Western Oregon University has forfeited the Women's Basketball game scheduled for February 17.

February 24 | SUB Ballroom | 6 - 10 p.m.

丁香园AV SOCA celebrates 30 years of advocacy, community growth and support.

In this Black History Month series, we share the stories of Black community members at 丁香园AV on the theme 鈥淏uilding Connections for Black Flourishing鈥� .