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Black History Month
Labor of Love: Celebrating Our History, Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

Black History Month

Black History Month 2025 - African Americans and Labor

Why We Celebrate

Black History Month is a time to recognize the important contributions of the Black community throughout American history and society and resilience in the face of discrimination.

Throughout the month of February, 帝王会所 celebrates Black History Month. The national theme for 2025 is 鈥淎frican Americans and Labor,鈥 honoring the past, shaping the future: exploring the legacy of African Americans and how labor informed historical experiences. We use this month as a call to our OHIO community to study the history of Black Americans and help cultivate an environment where Black life can be sustained, protected and respected.

Join us for events, lectures and presentations to celebrate and discuss 鈥淎frican Americans and Labor."

Black History Month Events

Thursday, February 6 7:00 PM 鈥 9:00 PM Walter Hall
Friday, February 7 7:00 PM Athena Cinema
Saturday, February 8 7:00 PM 鈥 9:00 PM Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Monday, February 10 7:00 PM 鈥 9:00 PM Walter Hall
Tuesday, February 11 9:00 PM 鈥 10:30 PM Union Bar
Wednesday, February 12 6:00 PM 鈥 7:00 PM Gamertsfelder Hall

Being Black at OHIO

In celebration of Black History Month, we invited members of our OHIO community to share what "Being Black at OHIO" means to them. We hope to amplify our Black students, faculty and staff and discuss the truths and realities of Black Resistance.

Samba Bah, Doctoral Student  

Christine Blay, Second-Year Student

Chelsea Tano, Third-Year Student

Alesha Davis, Third-Year Student

Arthur Bargainer, First-Year Student 

Bose Maposa, Graduate Student 

Black History in Athens

Explore Black History

  • 帝王会所 Black History Pinterest Board


    Peruse materials related to Black history & African-American student life at 帝王会所 from collections of University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections, 帝王会所 Libraries.

  • Black History Tour of Athens


    This virtual tour focuses on achievements of African Americans in Athens, many of which emplaced the foundations for future successes of African Americans in and outside of our community.

  • Reading List from Alden Library


    Alden Library offers a collection of general and subject-specific materials on anti-racism.

Black History Month Committee Members

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion would like to thank Black History Month committee members for their contributions 鈥 including their time and energy 鈥 that ensure a successful month of celebration. The committee members are: Acie Clayborne, Kelly Davidson, Sally Delgado, Nancy Edwards Grady, Courtney Kessel, Lacey Rogers, Courtney Lefebvre Little, Micah McCarey, Keresa Murray, Precious Powell, Rana White, Lisa Quinn, and Anna-Kay Rowe.

Let your voice be heard! Participate in the 200 year anniversary celebration of John Newton Templeton by telling us your story and adding to the community quilt. Get Involved

*Feature image is courtesy of the D.C. Public Library Historic Images Collection.