# Black History Month Programming
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Signature Events
# Black History Month Programming
While the Afro-American Cultural Center celebrates and educates on [Black history throughout the entire year](https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/events?group_ids=35477), 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.
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## 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](http://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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUFBcNoArtU7jhroJM8EIZs8HrXz8i1_4k_7cgb8fU8/edit?usp=sharing). If you’re planning a BHM event, [share the event info](https://www.tfaforms.com/5210757).