Black House Community Night: For the Culture Game Night Monday, February 17 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM 1856 Orrington Residence Hall, Temporary Black House, 1856 Orrington Avenue Join Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) for an evening of friendly competition featuring card games and trivia questions centered in Blackness. Dinner will be provided. Labyrinth Walk Tuesday,
Sparkle at NU: “W.A.R., Because it’s Necessary Monday, February 10 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fisk Hall, 217, 1845 Sheridan Road For Black History Month, recording artist and anti-sexual violence activist Sparkle will visit Northwestern to speak about her experiences coming forward about R. Kelly’s history of sexual abuse. Sparkle bravely testified against R. Kelly during
Northwestern University celebrates Black History Month (BHM), an annual observance of the achievements and legacies of African Americans, through various events that bring the campus community together. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) has been planning the events for months to “celebrate the Black diaspora,” says Alyscia Raines, the Assistant Director. Raines emphasizes that the theme this year, “All
MLK 2020 Commemoration Keynote, ft. Tarana Burke Monday, January 27 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive Join the Northwestern community in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Following a weeklong series of events, the time will culminate in a keynote speech by Tarana Burke, the founder of the
Food from the Soul Monday, February 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sheil Catholic Center As part of Black History Month programming, Multicultural Student Affairs will be hosting chef Kristen Harper for an evening of soul food and storytelling. Harper is the owner of and head chef at Cleo’s Southern Cuisine and plans to open
After weathering the effects of the polar vortex, life at Northwestern carries on, with celebrations for Black History Month and more to keep students busy in these cold times! Mental Health Panel Monday, February 4 from 2-4 PM, Armadillo Room of Norris As part of Multicultural Student Affair’s celebration of Black History Month, the department
As we transition into February, learn what’s happening on campus to celebrate Black History Month and more. MLK Commemoration Keynote Monday, January 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Northwestern’s week of MLK programming will end with a final commemoration keynote by Maggie Anderson. Anderson is the author of Our Black Year, her
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and learn about black culture. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) has organized a wide variety of fun events to encourage students to celebrate blackness and the whole self throughout the coming month. Harambee, an annual Northwestern tradition, will kick off the month with a mixture of performances,
Body Acceptance Week Monday, February 25- Friday, March 1 Across campus Look out for Counseling and Psychological Services’ Body Affirmation Station as it travels across campus. The station will include handouts and other resources on improving body image and addressing eating disorders, and everyone who visits the station will receive a “you are beautiful” sticker. For more information, including the
Hundreds of years of African-American history is celebrated every February, and on Friday, January 29th the celebration begins early with Harambee, a cultural celebration of Black, African and Afro-Caribbean culture on campus. With the help of For Members Only, Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Heather Browning, and MSA Graduate Assistant Khaled Ismail, Harambee has grown to become a more inclusive space for diverse cultural expression on campus.
