Black History Month has occurred every February since 1976 when President Gerald R. Ford first officially recognized the national celebration. Before this, many college campuses, mayors and city officials had been setting aside one week in February to recognize the achievements of black Americans and other people of African decent. SMU will be celebrating Black History Month with the following events. Mark your calendars!
Feb. 4 – Black Wednesday
National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Feb. 5 – “Dark Girls” screening
Hughes-Trigg Theater at 6 p.m.
Feb. 12 – CineBLACK
“12 Years a Slave”
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Atriums CD 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 20 – CineBLACK
“Selma, Lord Selma”
Hughes-Trigg Student Center CD 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 21 – 4th Annual Black Excellence Ball
MAC Ballroom at 6 p.m.
*Black Tie Attire and RSVP required
Feb. 23 – Our Place in the Movement
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Forum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Feb. 25 Carnival (co-sponsored with College Hispanic American Students)
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 27 CineBLACK
“School DAZE”
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Atriums CD 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.