Celebrate the richness of African American history and culture with us this February during our annual Black History Month festivities. Join us for a month-long journey filled with camaraderie, history, music, captivating literature, food and the joyous spirit of honoring traditions. Let's come together to embrace the legacy and contributions of the African American community. This year's theme is Our Song, Our Story: Black Music in America.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Black History Month Luncheon, Trivia and Walking Museum | Northeast Regional Center, Room 124

Join us for a free lunch while you test your Black history knowledge to win some prizes during our trivia contest. After lunch, tour our Black History Month walk-through museum.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Black History Month Luncheon and Keynote “Our Song, Our Story: Black Music in America”  | Winnet Student Life Building, Great Hall, Room S2-19

Celebrate Black History Month with us as we explore the transformative journey of Black music in America. This interactive event traces the evolution from spirituals and the blues to jazz, soul and hip-hop—highlighting how Black musicians have used their art as a force for survival, resistance, innovation and joy. Keynote speaker Dr. Walter E. Copeland, a professor in the Division of Business and Technology, will feature a multimedia presentation that honors Philadelphia's significant contributions to Black music history, including The Sound of Philadelphia, The Roots, Patti LaBelle, and today's emerging artists. Students, faculty and staff will engage in guided reflection and group discussions exploring music's role in social movements, cultural identity, and personal expression. Whether you're a music lover, history buff, or simply curious, this event invites you to see yourself in the story of America's most influential musical tradition. The complimentary luncheon will feature chicken stew with African seasonings, jollof rice, fried catfish, and sweet potato pie!

Dr. Walter E. Copeland II focuses his work on leadership, education, and public health, with an emphasis on equity, access, and community empowerment. As an educator and public health advocate, Dr. Copeland examines how culture, storytelling and lived experience shape identity, resilience and social change. In the classroom and beyond, he elevates voice, representation, and critical perspective, particularly within historically marginalized communities, as foundations for wellness, leadership, and long-term empowerment. He is committed to fostering spaces where students and community members can reflect, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue that connects history to present-day realities.

Monday, Feb. 9, 12 to 1 p.m. | Guided Conversations with Dr. Copeland | Pavilion Building, Klein Cube

This event will be a follow up to Dr. Copeland's keynote address at the Black History Month luncheon. Students are invited to continue the conversation around Black history, music and what success looks like to them. Light refreshments will be served. The Guided Conversations follow-up session is a facilitated, student-centered dialogue designed to help students connect personal experience to academic and career goals, aligned with CCP’s focus on access, opportunity and student success.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Black History Month Trivia | Winnet Student Life Building Lounge

Do you know your history? Come test it out! The Student Programming Board will host Black History Month Trivia in the Winnet Lounge. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12 to 3 p.m. | Library Pop Up | Winnet Student Life Building Lounge 

Library staff are bringing the library to you! A curated selection of books featuring Black and Queer voices will be available for students, faculty and staff to check out, along with additional information about the College's Library.

Feb. 16-19 | Spirit Week

We want to encourage the entire campus community—students, faculty and staff—to participate in these themed days:

• Monday, Feb. 16—Black Excellence Day—wear black and gold to represent honor and resilience
• Tuesday, Feb. 17—Culture and Creativity Day—wear an outfit inspired by any Black art or artist, music or musician, or literature or author
• Wednesday, Feb. 18—Pan-African Pride Day—wear red, green or yellow to honor the Pan-African flag 

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. | Pan-African Flag Raising | Bonnell Circle

Join us at 10 a.m. in the Bonnell Circle for the Pan-African flag raising, hosted in partnership with the Veterans Resource Center.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Black History Month Luncheon, Trivia and Walking Museum | Career and Advanced Technology Center, Room 341

Join us for a free lunch while you test your Black history knowledge to win some prizes during our trivia contest. After lunch, tour our Black History Month walk-through museum.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. | Black Voices in Leadership and Entrepreneurship | Winnet Student Life Bulding Collabortion Commons, Room S1-16

Join us to amplify the lived experiences, insights and expertise of Black women and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. This gathering creates a space to explore leadership and entrepreneurship through an intersectional lens, honoring the diverse identities, pathways and contributions within Black communities. Through storytelling, dialogue and connection, the event seeks to inspire students and emerging leaders by showcasing how Black women and LGBTQ+ professionals navigate leadership, build businesses, and create impact across industries. In addition to learning from panelists, participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful networking, fostering relationships that support professional growth, community-building, and collective empowerment. At its core, this event affirms that Black leadership is not monolithic—and that representation, visibility, and shared knowledge are critical to cultivating inclusive pathways to success.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 12 to 2 p.m. | Student Panel: Black History in the Making | Winnet Student Life Building Lobby

Students will share stories about Black leaders, movements and personal experiences.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12 to 3 p.m. | Library Pop Up | Winnet Student Life Building Lounge

Library staff are bringing the library to you! A curated selection of books featuring Black music artists will be available for students, faculty and staff to check out, along with additional information about the College's Library.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Crowned & Confident Conversation Circle | Winnet Student Life Building Lobby

This conversation will be facilitated by Sydelle O’Brien, interim manager of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Students will be given prompts to help lead a conversation around the recent passing of the Crown Act and their own personal hair journey. The conversation will explore what messages participants learned about their hair growing up, changing their hair to feel accepted, and what protection would really look like on campus.