Fri
Jan 31

Black History Month Opener

Black Student Union / Price Center Plaza
12 p.m. • FREE

Live spoken word by Lyrical Groove and keynote address by SDSU faculty member – Dr. Antwanisha Alameen-Shavers.

Email for info: ucsdblackstudentunion@gmail.com

Fri
Jan 31

Black History Month's 'Night with Athletics'

UJIMA, Black Resource Center, UCSD Athletics / Green Room, RIMAC Arena
5 p.m. • FREE

Cheer our basketball teams to victory as our Triton Women and Men take on Cal Poly Pomona. Complimentary food and beverages served. Families welcomed!

RSVP to TritonInternalOps@ucsd.edu

Sat
Feb 1

Lytle Benefit Concert: Eastbound Home Featuring Nathan East, '78

Thurgood Marshall College & UCSD Alumni/ Conrad Prebys Concert Halla
3 p.m. • $75 general, $60 alumni, $20 students

18th Annual Lytle Benefit Concert to fund endowed scholarships at UC San Diego’s Thurgood Marshall College...Featuring world-renowned bass guitarist Nathan East ’78 and other alumni.

Mon
Feb 3

Jazz in Paris: How African-Americans Shaped and Influenced the Paris Jazz Scene

UC San Diego International Center/ International Center Lounge
12 p.m. • FREE

Professor Cecil Lytle, the world renowned pianist and former Provost of Marshall College, will explore the interconnections among Americans, Jazz, the Black Diaspora, and the Paris Jazz scene. Light lunch free of charge.

Tue
Feb 4

Black Student Union/Lincoln High School

Programs Abroad Office / Int’l Ctr. Oceanids Pavilion
5:30 p.m. • FREE

Join BSU as they represent UC San Diego at this event held at Lincoln High School

Email for info: ucsdblackstudentunion@gmail.com

Thu
Feb 6

Midterm Movie Marathon

Black Resource Center/Black Resource Center
9 a.m. • FREE

Come kick-back, wind-down, de-stress & have a laugh during mid-terms. “Old School” – (from the ‘80s & ‘90s) Black Movies will be on continuous play in the BRC conference room. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This event is targeted to students but open to all.

Email for info: brc@ucsd.edu

Thu
Feb 6

Lecture: “Nelson Mandela and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement”

African and African-American Studies Research Center / Soc.Sci Bldg101
3:30 p.m. • FREE

This lecture covers Nelson Mandela's role as a leader of the African National Congress (ANC) and humanitarianism as well as his accomplishments as the first post-apartheid President of South Africa.

Email for info: sreynder@ucsd.edu

Fri
Feb 7

Gender Buffet: "Awkward Black Girl" Screaning and Dialogue

Musical concert: Joshua White (((Codes)))

University Centers / The LOFT
8 p.m. • FREE UC San Diego Students; $12 General

Join us for (((Codes))), presenting the works of Langston Hughes, Amiri Baraka, and other major African-American poets, as performed by an all-star band featuring Joshua White (piano), Marvin Smitty Smith (drums), Kamau Kenyatta (sax), Dwight Trible (vocals) and Hamilton Price (bass).

Mon
Feb 10

Campus Black Forum: Real Talk “How come other Black folks don’t say “hi”? — Exploring Racial Identity

CAPS & BRC / Black Resource Center
12 p.m. • FREE

Join a critical discussion on racial identity, diversity of culture around the African Diaspora and exploring what it means to be “Black”

Email for info: dbesson@ucsd.edu

Mon
Feb 10

“Jazz in Paris” Global Seminar Info Session

Programs Abroad Office / Int’l Ctr. Oceanids Pavilion
5 p.m. • FREE

Meet former Marshall College Provost and distinguished pianist Cecil Lytle and learn about the "Jazz in Paris" Global Seminar program he leads every summer to France.

Mon
Feb 10

Campus Black Forum: Real Talk “Black Love”

CAPS & BSU / CCC Comunidad Room
6:30 p.m. • FREE

Join a critical discussion about romantic relationship among Black people

Email for info: dbesson@ucsd.edu

Wed
Feb 12

Canyon Vista Presents: Experience the Color of Change

Housing*Dining*Hospitality / Canyon Vista Restaurant
11 a.m. • No Charge for admission. Lunch available for purchase

Canyon Vista hosts the 17th Annual Housing, Dining & Hospitality Black History Month luncheon. Come and experience the celebration.

Thu
Feb 13

Hollywood Speaks to the Civil Rights Movement: Film Screening, Lecture, and Music

African and African-American Studies Research Center / Soc. Sci. Bldg. #101
3:30 p.m. • FREE

A medley of music from the Civil Rights Movement followed by a screening of "Boycott," the 2001 biopic on Martin Luther King, with accompanying lecture and commentary.

Email for info: sreynder@ucsd.edu

Thu
Feb 13

Marching Forward/Rolling Back: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

UC San Diego Library/ Biomedical Library Bldg Events Room
12 p.m. • FREE

Fifty years ago a landmark Civil Rights Act promised to transform America. The UC San Diego Library presents a scholarly panel discussion on the legacy of that act and the state of civil rights today.

Sat
Feb 15

"Blast to the Past" Breakfast

CYUAG@UCSD / Grace Covenant Christian Church / 2885 Clay Ave, San Diego, CA
8-10 a.m. • $15 (Feb 15th, including admission to Feb 16th) *Tickets for the breakfast are limited due to seating.

Join us as we remember our past and be grateful for the present with a homemade country style breakfast, monologue presentations, relics of the Civil Rights Era, and good fellowship!

Sun
Feb 16

"Blast to the Past" Production

CYUAG@UCSD / Grace Covenant Christian Church / 2885 Clay Ave, San Diego, CA
3 p.m. • $10 (Feb 16th)

Enjoy quality theatrical, dance, and musical presentations of black history moments and figures.

Tue
Feb 18

Let It Flow

Sixth College Residential Life / SSC Multipurpose Room
12 p.m. • FREE

Sixth College Annual poetry slam/spoken word event. There will be great performances from spoken word artists, an open mic for students, and free dinner.

Tue
Feb 18

“Black Indians: An American Story” Film Screening

Cross Cultural Center / Cross Cultural Center Library
12 p.m. • FREE

James Earl Jones narrates a stunning and informative documentary "Black Indians: An American Story", which explores issues of racial identity between the mixed-descent peoples of both Native American and African American heritage.

Thu
Feb 20

Afro-Caribbean Dance & Drumming Workshop with Gene Perry

African and African-American Studies Research Center / Soc. Sci. Bldg. #101
3:30 p.m. • FREE

This annual dance and drumming workshop by percussionist extraordinaire Gene Perry includes a demonstration of African and Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming styles and a dance and drumming practicum.

Email for info: sreynder@ucsd.edu

Fri
Feb 21

6th Annual Presidents’ Day Forum

Black Staff Association / TBD
11:30 a.m. • FREE

The UC San Diego Black Staff Association hosts this annual event inviting guest speakers and campus community members to gather & share perspectives on the US presidency in a roundtable discussion format.

Click here to download flyer.
Email for info: bsa@ucsd.edu

Fri
Feb 21

Theatrical Production: Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin

La Jolla Playhouse
7:30 p.m. • $15

By Michael Benjamin Washington. Directed by Phylicia Rashad.
In the sweltering political and racial heat of 1963, Bayard Rustin – the brilliant proponent of non-violent civil disobedience – is assigned to orchestrate an unprecedented march for jobs and freedom.

Fri
Feb 21

Black Out Party at Porter’s Pub

Black Student Union/ Porter’s Pub
9 p.m. • FREE

Email for info: ucsdblackstudentunion@gmail.com

Sat
Feb 22

Theatrical Production: Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin

La Jolla Playhouse
7:30 p.m. • $15

By Michael Benjamin Washington. Directed by Phylicia Rashad.
In the sweltering political and racial heat of 1963, Bayard Rustin – the brilliant proponent of non-violent civil disobedience – is assigned to orchestrate an unprecedented march for jobs and freedom.

Sun
Feb 23

Theatrical Production: Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin

La Jolla Playhouse
3:00 p.m. • $15

By Michael Benjamin Washington. Directed by Phylicia Rashad.
In the sweltering political and racial heat of 1963, Bayard Rustin – the brilliant proponent of non-violent civil disobedience – is assigned to orchestrate an unprecedented march for jobs and freedom.

Mon
Feb 24

American Promise Film Screening

Black Resource Center, Black Student Union / Cross Cultural Center, Communidad Room
6:30 p.m. • FREE

American Promise a provocative, intimate documentary presents complicated truths about America's struggle to come of age on issues of race, class and opportunity.

Email for info: scalix@ucsd.edu

Tue
Feb 25

BSA Gospel & Soul Food Luncheon

Black Staff Association / Multi-Purpose Room
Noon • $10

Please join the Black Staff Association at the Multi-Purpose Room for a special luncheon featuring a hearty meal to warm your soul including a main entrée, side dishes, dessert and a cold beverage. Enjoy local gospel entertainment while you dine, socialize and participate in opportunity drawings.

Click here to download flyer.
Email for info: davyda@ucsd.edu

Tue
Feb 25

Sex in the Cinema: “The Butler”

Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) and the University Centers / Price Center Theatre
6 p.m. • FREE

View the remarkable story of an African American White House butler who served eight U.S. presidents over 30 years, and was a first- hand witness to the civil rights movement. Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Lenny Kravitz.

Tue
Feb 25

Planting Seeds: Scientists & Engineers Expanding Diversity & Success

NSBE & IDEA Student Center/ Fung Aud. Bioengineering bldg. 6 p.m. • FREE

In honor of Black History month, UC San Diego's National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is hosting: "Planting SEEDS: Scientists & Engineers Expanding Diversity & Success" with keynote speaker: Dr. Douglas Fenner. (Click for Bio.)

Light Refreshments will be served

Email for info: idea@soe.ucsd.edu or (858)534-6105

Wed
Feb 26

Malian Musician and Composer Fatouamata Diawara in Concert

ArtPower and AAASRC / PC East Ballroom
8 p.m. • General $30, Subscriber $26, UC San Diego Student $12

Fatoumata Diawara, a 30-year-old Malian singer, has been described as the next female African songwriter of significance and spins elements of jazz and funk into a sensual folk-rock sound.

Thurs
Feb 27

Professor Unscripted: Ken Anderson and the UCSD Gospel Choir

The Loft
Doors: 7:30PM; Show: 8PM • Free for UCSD Students

In support of Black History Month, come join UC San Diego's Gospel Choir Ensemble in celebrating the rich tradition of Gospel music. Influential around the world in creating much of the music we know and love today, Gospel is infectious in its ability to elevate one's spirit and energize the body. Led by Ken Anderson, UC San Diego's talented and inspirational choir director, this performance will be the first time the Gospel Choir has ever performed at The Loft, and it includes a live band.

Fri
Feb 28

Joe Garrison and Night People w/ Amadou Fall

The Loft
Doors: 7:30PM; Show: 8PM • $6 for UCSD students; $12 for General Admission

Joe Garrison and Night People are back at The Loft, this time in honor of Black History Month for another amazing night full of Jazz music

Sat
Mar 1

Tribute to James Avery

UCSD, The Mandell Weiss Forum
2 p.m. • FREE

Tribute event in memory of famed actor and UCSD Alumni, James Avery. Event will feature music, poetry reading, personal stories, and performances in tribute to James Avery.