Throughout February, the ÌÇÐÄvlog community will come together for programs that blend history, culture, performance, and conversation. Signature traditions like the Opening Day Procession and Flag Raising, alumni success panels, film screenings, cultural workshops, and student-led performances invite participants to reflect on shared legacy while building pathways for the future.<\/p>\n
“Our Black History Month theme this year, Heirs and Architects of a Great Legacy, reminds us that we have inspiring role models to guide our efforts to create equity and stand for justice. Like those we celebrate this month, we are the solutions to the challenges we face in our communities and around the globe.<\/p>\n
We invite all to join us for cultural and educational programs and dialogues that ignite your passion for leaving footsteps that others can follow to build a world where all beings are joined in peace and harmony.” ~<\/span> Dr. Reginia Judge, president of the African American Caucus and associate professor of Justice Studies and Dr. Saundra Collins, professor of Psychology<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
2026 Select Events & Programs
\n<\/strong>All alumni are invited to attend the following; registration is not required for most events.<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nFebruary 1 \u2013 28<\/strong>
\nBlack History Month: An Exhibit \u2013 Sprague Library<\/p>\nSunday, February 1
\n8 p.m. | Leschowitz Recital Hall<\/strong>
\nDarian Clonts, Faculty Recital + Lecture – American Spirituals: Songs Birthed in Bondage and Sung Across Boundaries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nMonday, February 2
\n11:50 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n11:50 a.m. Black History Month Procession from Cole Hall
\n12 p.m. Proclamation and Flag Raising at the Student Center flagpole
\n12:30 \u2013 3 p.m. Program and Reception at Student Center Ballrooms<\/a><\/p>\nWednesday, February 4
\n1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m. \u2013 Talbott Hall, Bloomfield Campus<\/strong>
\nHBCU Impact on North America \/ Greek Life: Exploration of Step<\/p>\nWednesday, February 4
\n2:30 \u2013 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Talbott Hall, Bloomfield Campus<\/strong>
\nSoundtrack of the Culture<\/p>\nTuesday, February 10
\n11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. \u2013 Student Center Ballrooms<\/strong>
\nBlack History Month Museum and Film Festival<\/p>\nWednesday, February 11
\n2 \u2013 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Talbott Hall, Bloomfield Campus<\/strong>
\nSports Athletes of the Movement<\/p>\nThursday, February 12
\n7:30 p.m. \u2013 Kasser Theater<\/strong>
\nPEAK Performances: I AM: Camille A. Brown & Dancers<\/a>
\n* tickets required<\/p>\nMonday, February 16
\n4:30 \u2013 6 p.m. \u2013 University Hall, Room 1050<\/strong>
\nBlack Alumni Advisory Council: Black History Month Alumni Career Panel<\/a>
\n* registration required<\/p>\nTuesday, February 24
\n11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. \u2013 Dickson Hall, 178 Cohen Lounge<\/strong>
\nScreening: All In: The Fight for Democracy<\/p>\nWednesday, February 25
\n2 \u2013 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Talbott Hall, Bloomfield Campus<\/strong>
\nRaise the Curtain on Black History<\/p>\nProgram Collaborators and Co-sponsors are African American Studies; African American Caucus; Black Alumni Advisory Council; Office of Social Justice and Diversity; Office of Inclusive Excellence; Sprague Library; University Police; Bloomfield College; MSU Dining Services; Office of Civic and Voter Engagement.<\/em><\/p>\n
The Black Alumni Advisory Council was created to engage Black alumni in support of the ÌÇÐÄvlog mission of educational, institutional and overall university community initiatives, policies and activities that strengthen relationships with the Black community.<\/span> BAAC is part of the Montclair Alumni Affinity Group Network<\/a>\u00a0and <\/span>welcomes new members<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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