Parkland College will observe Black History Month in February with monthlong events. With the theme "The Total You: Better Health, Better Connections, Better Lives," the college will explore noteworthy African American accomplishments in history and the arts as well as feature talks on race relations, bystander intervention, and more. Events are open to the public; some may have virtual options. Please check this page for session links (all times CST).
Black History Trivia Event
Wednesday, February 1
11 am–noon
Room U140
Facilitators: Professors Evelyn Reynolds, Marsh Jones, and Willie Fowler
Artist Lecture: Stacey Robinson
Thursday, February 2
10:45 am, Lecture, Staerkel Planetarium
Noon, Chill and Chat, Giertz Gallery
"In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light" exhibit participating
artist Stacey Robinson will provide talk sessions.
Arts and Crafts with Student Life
Monday, February 6
11 am–1 pm
Student Union
Campus Karaoke
Tuesday, February 7
11:30 am–1 pm
Student Union
Sponsored by Student Life
Black Student Success Project (BSSP) Event
"Healthy Relationships"
Wednesday, February 8
1–2 pm
Room D244
Community Education African American Film Series
Thursday, February 9
7–1 pm
Online, register through Community Education
Bystander Intervention Training (in-person or online)
Tuesday, February 14
10 am and 1 pm sessions
Everyone has the right to be who they are, wherever they are.
Learn how to respond, intervene, and heal from harassment.
Join your fellow students and colleagues for training online or in person
Student Union Cafeteria
Click here for Zoom link to 10 am session | Passcode: 439905
Click here for link to 1 pm session | Passcode: 989656
Soul Food Lunch Special
Wednesday, February 15
11:30 am until food runs out (or 2 pm)
Student Union Cafeteria
Soul Food Lunch menu
Mental Health and the Black Community
Thursday, February 16
9–11 am
Student Union Cafeteria
Presenters: Donna Tanner-Harold, Joe Omo-Osagie, and Jocelyn Landrum-Brown
RACE Talks
Thursday, February 16
Noon – 12:50 pm
Room U140
Facilitators: Donna Tanner-Harold, Counseling Services (retired),
and Dr. Marsh Jones, Social Sciences and Human Services
Social Sciences Panel on Race
Monday, February 20
10–10:50 am
Room U140
Reuben May, PhD, Lecture
"Dress Codes and Other Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife"
Wednesday, February 22
Noon–12:50 pm
Room U140
Dr. May, the Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar and Sociology
department head at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been
a fellow at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research
at Harvard University and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visiting professor at MIT.
Dan Duster Presentation
"Make Your Own Legacy Matter"
Monday, February 27
11–11:50 am
Room D244
A motivational speaker, coach, and trainer for schools and corporations,
Duster is the great-grandson of legendary journalist, civil rights and
suffrage activist, and researcher Ida B. Wells.
NOTE: The Black History Month Committee at Parkland College also recommends the following wellness resources to community members: