Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Since 1976, it is celebrated annually in the United States of America and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October. The remembrance has its roots in 1926 by Harvard educated author and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson as “Negro History Week”. Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass. Woodson also founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.


2/1/11
Sweet Things Study Break
Location: Frist Campus Center
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

2/2/11
“The Neo African Americans”  Film Screening & Discussion (dinner provided) A documentary exploring the dynamics of black immigrant identities in America.
Location: 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 4:30 PM

2/5/11
Opening Ceremony Dinner
Opening dinner banquet for Black History Month 2011 “Reflecting On Our Past & Envisioning Our Future”
Location: Multipurpose Room 104, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2/09/11
The “Black Love” Construct
Discussion among students and faculty on the images and stereotypes of black men and women, how they are portrayed in the media, and the ways in which these stereotypes affect relationships in the black community. Refreshments will be provided.
Location: Class of 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 7:00 PM

2/10/11
Luv Jones
Open mic night hosted by the Black Men’s Awareness Group.
Location: Cafe Vivian, Frist Campus Center
Time: 9:00 PM

2/12/11
Valentine’s Day Bash
Valentine’s Day dance party hosted by the Black Student Union.
Location: Multipurpose Room 104, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

2/13/11
To Haiti & Back: Reflections on Rebuilding Haiti Panel discussion with Woodrow Wilson graduate students who traveled to Haiti in early November for a policy workshop focused on the economic development of Haiti. They will discuss the status of the Haitian economy as well as share recomendations that were offered to their client, The Clinton Global Initiative.
Location: 302, Frist Campus Center
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

2/14/11
A Taste of Haiti
Come write postcards to orphan children in Haiti who survived the earthquake last year, and also enjoy some great Haitian cuisine, music and cultural crafts!
Location: Frist Campus Center
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2/17/11 - 2/20/11
Yale Black Solidarity Conference
Join hundreds of black student leaders from around the country to discuss issues related to social justice, education and economic empowerment within the black community.
Contact Antonia Hyman for more information at ahyman@princeton.edu

2/17/11
Throwback Thursday
Enjoy a relaxing study break with some of your favorite sitcoms from the 80s and 90s!
Location: 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 10:00 PM

2/23/11
Faculty Fellows Lecture & Dinner: Professor Wallace Best “Poems of a Religious Nature: Race, Religion, and the Writers of the Harlem Renaissance”. A discussion based on current work by Best that deals with the various ways religion was written about, celebrated and critiqued among the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, particularly Langston Hughes.
Location: 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 4:30 PM

2/24/11
BHM Talent Showcase
Come join us for a journey through history, as we explore different forms of cultural and artistic expression!
Location: Fields Center
Time: 8:00 PM

2/25/11
Movie Night
Popcorn and movies make for a fun and relaxing night at the Fields Center!
Location: 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

2/26/11
Alumni Day Meet & Greet
Join us for an informal “Meet & Greet” reception with alums who will will be on campus for Alumni Day.
Please RSVP by 2/20 at: caf@princeton.edu
Location: 1985 Room, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM

2/26/11
BHM 2011 Closing Celebration & Dance Party Black popular music takes a blast from the past! Bumping tunes from Marvin Gaye to Trey Songz!
Location: Multipurpose Room 104, Carl A. Fields Center
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM