Black History Month 2025
Why We Celebrate Black History Month and the 2025 Theme
Black History Month, observed every February, honors the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. It began in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” founded by historian Carter G. Woodson, and evolved into a month-long celebration officially recognized in 1976.
Each year, a theme highlights specific aspects of Black history. The 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the role of work in Black experiences—spanning from slavery to entrepreneurship and labor movements. This theme underscores the vital contributions of African Americans in shaping the nation’s economic and cultural foundations.
Learn more about this year’s theme and celebrate the resilience and ingenuity of Black Americans.
List of Events for February 2025
Event Date |
Title |
Location |
Time |
2/4 |
Black History Month Tabling |
Berkshire |
12:00pm – 2:00pm |
2/6 |
“Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” – Film Screening & Discussion |
Haas Library, Midtown Campus |
2:00pm – 4:30pm |
2/7 |
Unity in Business: Black Owned Expo |
Berkshire Lobby, Midtown Campus |
11:30am – 4:00pm |
2/8 |
“Do The Right Thing” – Film Screening & Panel Discussion |
Greenwood Theater |
2:30pm – 4:30pm |
2/11 |
Black History Month Trivia |
Wolves Den, Midtown Campus |
6:00pm – 7:30pm |
2/12 |
C4D Know Your Rights & Be An Ally Workshop |
White Hall 127, Midtown Campus |
5:30pm – 7:00pm |
2/19 |
DEI Listening Session |
Student Center 207, Midtown Campus |
12:00pm – 1:30pm |
2/20 |
Black History Month Line Dancing (Day of Giving) |
Berkshire Gym, Midtown |
12:00pm – 2:00pm |
2/24 |
Legacy of Leadership: Black Professionals Inspiring the Future |
Westside Ballroom, Westside Campus |
6:00pm – 7:30pm |
2/27 |
Paint, Sip, & Talk |
Westside Ballroom, Westside Campus |
8:00pm – 9:00pm |