Black History Month Programming
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Black History Month Programming
While the Afro-American Cultural Center celebrates and educates on Black history throughout the entire year, we formally observe Black History Month (BHM) each February to honor the histories and contributions of people of Black heritage to Yale, New Haven, the nation, and the world.
Through discussions, panels, networking, and social gatherings, students participants from across the country analyze issues affecting the Black/Afro-Diasporic community and explore solutions that can be implemented on their own college campuses. The Afro-American Cultural Center closes out the month with a performing arts showcase featuring students and student organizations.
House Programming
The House’s Theme for Black History Month 2026 is Honoring the Past, Rewriting the Future. Our calendar of events is below! Links to register for each event are below.
Honoring Anti-Racism: BSC Keynote feat. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
- Sat., Feb. 7, 2026
- https://www.blacksolidarityconference.com/registration-copy
Honoring the Committed: Black Yalies in Social Justice and Non-Profit Work
- Tue., Feb 10, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2315599
Rewriting Black Love: Activity Night/Study Break
- Thu., Feb 12, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2312846
Honoring What Could Have Been: America’s First HBCU Documentary Screening & Talk
- Fri., Feb 13, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2317319
Rewriting Justice: Criminal Justice Reform Panel (live-stream option included)
- Tue., Feb. 17, 2026
- tinyurl.com/rewritingjustice
Black History Month Jeopardy Night
- Thu., Feb 19, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2315876
Classically Black: Rewriting Classical Expressions Show & Reception
- Sun., Feb 22, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2317550
Rewriting Intergenerational Connection: BHM Keynote feat. Gen. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II ‘52 & Kahlil Greene ‘22
- Mon., Feb. 23, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2318018
Honoring a Pioneer: James Baldwin Book Talk (live-stream option included)
- Tue., Feb 24, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2316013
🎉 Honoring the Sole: Lovers & Friends Sneaker Ball 🎉
- Thu., Feb 26, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2311658
Honoring Our Expressions: BHM Performing Arts Showcase
- Sat., Feb 28, 2026
- https://cglink.me/2dA/r2314185
Campus and Community Programming
Each year, The House collects information about Black History Month events happening throughout Yale and New Haven to create a BHM Compilation Calendar. If you’re planning a BHM event, share the event info.