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Black History Month is underway at Millersville University (MU) with more than 30 events planned to recognize the culture, heritage and experiences of the black community. The month-long observation dates back country-wide since 1976.
“I am often reminded when I look in the mirror of the richness, beauty and struggles of my ancestors and I never forget that as a people we are standing on the shoulder of greatness, of royalty, of strength,” said Jas Whitlow, director of the Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El Intercultural Center. “The celebration of Blackness during Black History/Heritage Month is what I have the privilege of living every single day.”
Featured on this year’s calendar are movies like “Love Jones” and “The Wiz,” documentaries such as “The Central Park Five,” discussions surrounding the impact of minority teachers, raffles, games, a trip to the National African American History and Culture Museum and more.
Millersville will also feature a guest speaker on Feb. 24 as part of the Carter G. Woodson Lecture series.
Whitlow stressed that there’s a little something for everyone. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome at all events, almost all of which are free of charge.
Below is a full list of currently scheduled events for Black Heritage Month at MU. All questions about specific events should be directed to the sponsoring organization or the Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El Intercultural Center. Visit the Millersville Events Calendar online for the most up to date information.
BLM Week of Action: Kickoff
Where: Student Memorial Center Robert L. Slabinski Atrium
When: Monday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m.
Motherland Monday: Game Night
Where: Center for Student Involvement Circle
When: Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
Film Club Movie Showing: “Moonlight”
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Monday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
BLM Week of Action: “Say Her Name”
Where: Student Memorial Center Robert L. Sabinski Atrium
When: Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m.
Turn up Tuesday: Afro-fitness Class
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.
What’s Cooking: Lunch Discussion
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 11:30 a.m.
The Impact of Minority Teachers with NMTA
Where: Student Memorial Center 118
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.
What’s the Tea: Stereotypes
Where: Student Memorial Center 204
When: Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.
Movie: “The Wiz”
Where: Student Memorial Center Club De’ville
When: Friday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.
Black Heritage Paint and Create
Where: McComsey 203
When: Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.
NAACP Brunch & Books: Study Hall
Where: McNairy Library Room 117
When: Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Black People Did It First!
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
Professional Headshots
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leading with Legacy with Ryon Freeman
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
NAACP’s Founders Day “Prison Kids” Documentary
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NAACP Raffle Baskets
Where: University Bookstore
When: Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m.
“Finish the Lyric”
Where: Student Memorial Center 118
When: Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.
Black Love Movie: Love Jones
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.
Sandwich Saturday: Community Service
Where: Student Memorial Center 18
When: Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m.
Movie: “Sorry to Bother You”
Where: Center for Student Involvement Circle
When: Monday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.
Sisters in the Struggle: Discussion
Where: Student Memorial Center 202
When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
Black History Kahoot
Where: Student Memorial Center 118
When: Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m.
School of Social Work Documentary Screening: “The Central Park Five”
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.
Annual Cookin’ with Soul
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Movie Night: “Queen & Slim”
Where: Student Memorial Center 24
When: Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Black Excellence Ball*
Where: Bolger Conference Center, Lehr Hall
When: Sunday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.
*RSVP required
Black Excellence Ball After Party
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10 p.m.
Study Session with ICSE
Where: Intercultural Center
When: Monday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m.
Carter G. Woodson Lecture
Where: Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center – VPAC
When: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Movie Night: “Harriet”
Where: Student Memorial Center 118
When: Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
D.C. Trip to National African American History and Culture Museum
When: Thursday, Feb. 26 (all-day event)
Space is limited
Lunch & Learn: Exploring Fannie Lou Hamer
Where: Student Memorial Center 202
When: Friday, Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Black Student Affinity Meet Up
Where: Student Memorial Center 118
When: Friday, Feb. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Movie Showing: “Just Mercy”
Where: Student Memorial Center Reighard Multi-Purpose Room
When: Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
BHM: Test Your Knowledge Tabling
Where: Student Memorial Center Lobby
When: Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brightside Opportunity Center Service Day
When: Sunday, Feb. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
