Black History Month
Everett Community College's 2024 Black History Month events celebrate this year’s theme of “African Americans & The Arts.” Join us for cultural festivities including: food, captivating arts, educational programs, community building, and inclusive spaces for all students, faculty, staff, admin, and campus community to learn and enjoy. Together we will honor the profound impact of African and African American contributions throughout history and today. Open to all EvCC students, faculty, staff, admins, and campus community. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.
Events & Programs
February “Black History Month - Theme: African Americans & The Arts”
February 4th & 5th (ongoing) - Rosa Parks Day, EvCC Website
February 6th Rosa Parks: A Global Icon Who Stood Up To Tyranny | Civil Rights Documentary, 2-3pm, The Diversity & Equity Center
February 6th - Black & African Diaspora Student Union meeting, “Celebrating the legacy of Black History Month”, 3:00 – 4:00pm, Student LIFE
February 7th - Scholarships & Conversations workshop, “How to Apply for the EvCC Foundation Scholarship and other cultural/identity based scholarships”, 12:00pm, LRC 211. In partnership with the Writing Center, PTK Honor Society, TRiO, International Education, and the EvCC Foundation
February 7th - Black student event planning, “Supporting Black Students to Stay & Complete School”, 3:00 – 4:00pm, via virtual meeting
February 8th - Live @ Lunch concert w/ ABSTRCTN, 12:00pm, Parks Student Union cafeteria
February 8th: Sign Up! Sign Up! Harness your facilitation skills by being a moderator to the 19th annual Students of Color Career conference. Where D&E or via virtual meeting. Time: 3-4pm. The Diversity & Equity Center.
February 13th - Black & African Diaspora Student Union meeting, “Fundraising to Support African/African American Students”, 3:00 – 4:00pm, Student LIFE
February 14 10.30-11.30am: Sign Up! Joyful Reunion: celebrating ourselves, transforming our communities is excited to return this spring! The Diversity & Equity Center. 9.30-11am.
February 20th - Black & African Diaspora Student Union meeting, “Institutionalizing Blackness on Campus”, 3:00 – 4:00pm, Student LIFE
February 21st - “The Importance of Malcolm X Day Celebrations,” 3:00 – 4:00pm, via virtual meeting
February 27th - Black & African Diaspora Student Union meeting, “What does Juneteenth mean to you?,” 3:00 – 4:00pm, Student LIFE
February 28th - For students only: Discussion with Dante King, author of "The 400 Year Holocaust." Hosted by the Diversity & Equity Center, EvCC Black Student Union and the Equity & Social Justice Division. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Jackson Conference Center.
February 29th - For faculty, staff and invited guests: Discussion with Dante King, author of "The 400 Year Holocaust." Hosted by the Diversity & Equity Center, EvCC Black Student Union and the Equity & Social Justice Division. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Gray Wolf Hall rooms 386 and 388.
February 29th - Barbershop & Beauty Salon Fundraiser, 11:00am, Parks Student Union Cafe