Wed
Feb 1

“The Magic Lantern” Exhibit

Geisel Arts Library, West Wing
3:00 p.m.

The UCSD Arts Library and AAASRC present a magic lantern exhibit showing views of Africa and relaying the African Diaspora. This small exhibit of early magic lanterns, along with some surprising magic lantern slides of Africa, is supplemented with Library materials about the African Diaspora and celebrates the role the magic lantern had in raising awareness of Africa and the African Diaspora. The exhibit will be on display in the Geisel Arts Library during the month of February.

Wed
Feb 1

BSU's Black History Month Opener - Open Mic Event

BSU/MEChA Resource Center
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In celebration of Black History Month, the BSU will be hosting an open mic session. At this event, participants are welcome to sing, rap, perform monologues or poems, or dance. This open mic event seeks to sponsor an intimate setting for networking and entertainment. This year's national theme is to learn about black women in American culture and history. Food will be provided.

Fri
Feb 3

Gender Buffet Facilitated Dialogue: Black Women Scholars

UCSD Women's Center
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Gender Buffet is an ongoing Women's Center program that highlights issues surrounding gender and social justice. This program will be an open dialogue where folks can discuss and explore Black women scholars and their contributions to activism and academia. Light snacks will be served.

Tues
Feb 7

Film: “The Help”

Price Center Theater
6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, and University Centers

Please join us for this highly acclaimed film about race, gender, class and friendship in the pre-Civil Rights South.

Wed
Feb 8

Annual Black History Luncheon

Revelle College, Plaza Cafè
11:00 a.m. Lunch; 12:00 p.m. Program

Plaza Cafè hosts the 15th Annual HDH Black History Luncheon. Come and experience the celebration.

Wed
Feb 8

Afro Theater

SPACES Audre Lorde Library
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Afro theater offers students an opportunity to unwind and interact with other Black Student Union members while having a deep discussion with other students.

Thurs
Feb 9

Brown Sugar Blues

UCSD Faculty Club
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Brown Sugar Blues is a performance group composed of three singers – Jasmine Bradley, Stephanie Mahan and Qiana Neff – bass player, Robert Jonhson, conga player, Mark Jennings, spoken word artist, Nadiyah Gipson, and pianist, Gail Gipson, who utilize music and spoken word to entertain and uplift.

Mon
Feb 13

Queer Black Social

LGBT Resource Center
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

In honor of Black Love Day, the Queer Black Social will focus on wellness, emotional justice and healing. In this gathering, we will focus on black issues that particularly affect women. Please join us for food, good people and great dialogue.

Tues
Feb 14

Diversity Awards Ceremony

Price Center Ballrooms West
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The program is designed to recognize employees, students, faculty, staff and other members of the UCSD community who have made an outstanding contribution in the areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity at UCSD during the past year.

Wed
Feb 15

Stitching Memories. The Story of African American Quilting : Quilt Show, Reception & Panel Discussion

Geisel Library Seuss Room
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a Quilt Show, Welcome Reception and Panel Discussion by members of the San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild: Boatema Boateng, UCSD Communication Professor, D’Andrea Mitchel, Local Expert in Quilted Photography, Constance Robinson, Quilting Instructor, and Sheila Williams, President, San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild.

Thurs
Feb 16

BSA “Taste of Africa” Luncheon

Porter’s Pub
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Flyer (pdf) • Menu (pdf)

Please join the Black Staff Association at Porter's Pub for a special luncheon featuring traditional African entrees including meat, vegetable and rice dishes, dessert and a cold beverage. Enjoy local entertainment and vendors while you dine and socialize.

Thurs
Feb 16

Film Screening and Discussion of “Winnie”

Social Sciences Bldg. #101
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

“Winnie,” a film directed by Darrell Roodt about the South African icon, tells the story of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson stars as Winnie and Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela. "Winnie" has generated controversy not only because Americans were cast in the leading roles rather than South African actors, but also because Winnie Mandela was never consulted during the creation of the film. Bennetta Jules-Rosette and Ivan Evans (Sociology) will moderate the film discussion.

Thurs
Feb 16

South Africa to Selma: An Informative Talk and Storytelling

UC San Diego Bookstore - Lower Level
4:30 p.m.

Join Professor Ivan Evans of the Department of Sociology and members of Black Storytellers of San Diego for an exciting and informative event. Professor Evans will speak on his book, “Cultures of Violence: Lynching and Racial killing in South Africa and the American South.” A book signing and light refreshments will follow program.

Thurs
Feb 16

Elevated Nights

Eveoke Dance Theater
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Elevated is a spoken word club where the black community of San Diego comes together to discuss both positive and negative events affecting communities of color. Limited rides provided on first-come basis.

Tues
Feb 21

Big/Little Pot Luck

BSU/Mecha Resource Center
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Mentor/Mentee bonding pot luck. Come bond with BSU with a good variety of food.

Thurs
Feb 23

4th Annual Presidents Day Roundtable Discussion

Price Center West - Thurgood Marshall College Room
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Each year, the UC San Diego Black Staff Association invites guest speakers and campus community members to gather and share perspectives on the US presidency.

Thurs
Feb 23

Afro-Caribbean Dance & Drumming Workshop

Social Sciences Bldg. #101
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Afro-Latin percussionist extraordinaire Gene Perry returns to bring his passion for the history and traditions of music and dance to Black History Month. Gene takes his responsibility to heart to teach these traditions to others so that they will continue the Afro-rhythmic experience and strengthen the link between traditional and contemporary music. Beginning and advanced dancers. Get ready to move!

Fri
Feb 24

Evening with the Stars

Mandeville Suite (atop Tioga Hall, Muir Campus)
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Mixer to follow

This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect and re-connect African American Alumni with current students and community members. Alumni will be talking about their experiences while a student at UC San Diego, their career transitions and mobility, and answer questions from students that may touch on a variety of concerns that current students are facing. Enjoy your evening with our UCSD Alumni Stars!

Sun
Feb 26

Black Womyn's Luncheon

UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Since this year’s national theme of Black History Month is to recognize black women in America, this luncheon wants to focus on this. While it is titled Womyn’s empowerment luncheon, everyone is welcome. This specifically will focus on black women with dialogue, and discussion.

Mon
Feb 27

Student to CEO: Lessons Learned

Jacobs Hall - Qualcomm
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Randal Pinkett, Season 4 winner of NBC's “The Apprentice” discusses how he went from an engineering student to launching multi-million dollar businesses. Registration required at jacobsschool.ucsd.edu.

Tues
Feb 28

Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change Film Presentation

UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center
12:00 p.m.

In 2003, producer-director Jayasri Hart reunited the nuns who visited Selma in 1965 to view themselves and the protests on tape for the first time. Selmians, both Catholic and Protestant, offer their views on the nuns' contributions to history. A powerful, affiriming new story of faith and justice emerges.

Tues
Feb 28

“Journeys of Hope: Newest African Migrations,” a lecture by Cawo Abdi, University of Minnesota

Social Sciences Bldg. #101
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Dispersal of thousands escaping the horrors of war and/or economic marginalization represents a feature of contemporary African migrations at the beginning of the 21st century. This is the case for the emerging and increasing Somali diasporic communities now found on all continents as the result of the civil war and the collapse of the Somali state. This lecture examines the routes and rationales and factors that influence migration and how real and imagined expectations fuel this movement. The talk underscores how a better understanding of these multiple border crossings is a prerequisite for understanding the migration experiences of Somalis around the globe.

Tues
Feb 28

Let it Flow: A Soulful Night at Sixth

Price Center East Ballroom
7:00 p.m.

Join us at Sixth College's annual Black History Month celebration, Let it Flow. Guests will enjoy delicious soul food as they listen to spoken word artists. Once the artists are finished, we'll turn the floor over to UCSD students for a SLAM poetry open mic.

Wed
Feb 29

Research and its Contribution to the Black Experience

Thurgood Marshall Rm. - Price Center West
Session One: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.; Session Two: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Our distinguished UCSD faculty will discuss their research and the impact of research on the black community. Faculty from a variety of disciplines will be speaking. Light refreshments served.