Parkland College Celebrates Black History Month 2024
Parkland College is observing Black History Month with monthlong events.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Parkland College is observing Black History Month with monthlong events.
With the theme "African-American Impacts on the Arts and Culture," the college will explore historical and contemporary African American accomplishments.
Parkland invites all community members to participate in the following events unless otherwise noted. For more information and session links, where applicable, please visit parkland.edu/BHM.
Crafts and Culture
Monday, February 5
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Student Life, U111
Rhythm is Life: Movement and Music
We will move together, drum together, and heal together. We will learn the power of expressive arts and deep relaxation by incorporating meditation and mindfulness.
Tuesday, February 6
1–2 p.m.
U140
Karaoke
Wednesday, February 7
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Student Union
Courage Connection
Dating Violence Awareness
Monday, February 12
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location U140
Hot Takes with BSA & Club Latino
Tuesday, February 13
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
U140
Rhythm is Life: Movement and Music
Tuesday, February 13
1–2 p.m.
U140
Soul Food Lunch Special
Wednesday, February 14
10:30 a.m. until food runs out (or 1:30 p.m.)
Student Union Cafeteria
Film Screening: Queen & Slim
Wednesday, February 14
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location U106
Sexual Health Awareness
Wednesday, February 14
1–2 p.m.
Student Union
Healthy Relationships
Thursday, February 15
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
U140
Fashion Show
Please join us as we celebrate Black history and showcase fashion of the African Diaspora.
Monday, February 19
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Student Union Stage
Poetry/Spoken Word
Tuesday, February 20
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Student Union Stage
Counseling Support Center Workshop
"Soulful Healing in Black History"
Wednesday, February 21
Noon–1 p.m.
Student Life in U111
Black and Latinx Summit
Saturday, February 24
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
Black History Trivia
Monday, February 26
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Student Union Stage
Rhythm is Life: Movement and Music
Tuesday, February 27
1–2 p.m.
U140
Race Talks
Wednesday, February 28
1–2 p.m.
Room U140
Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, February 28
2–3 p.m.
Student Union Stage