Black History Month
2024 Black History Month Events
For more information and questions, contact the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging at mca@noctrl.edu.
The 1st Rainbow Coalition Film Screening and Bracelet Making
Friday, February 2
5:30 p.m.
Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 3rd Floor
1619: Journey of a People
Thursday, February 8
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall
"1619: Journey of a People, The Musical" packs generations of history into a musical theater experience that traces the American journey toward freedom and equality. The musical features a cast of singers, actors, spoken word artists, and dancers who reflect on the past while tackling critical contemporary social issues. "1619" was created and produced by Ted Williams, chairman of the social science department at Kennedy-King College in Chicago, a professor of political science, former host of the WYCC-PBS television program "The Professors," and a professional actor and speaker. There will be a Q&A after the performance.
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs with community partners the City Of Naperville and Naperville Public Library
Sponsored by Nicor Gas
Voices of Praise 36th Annual Gospel Extravaganza
Saturday, February 10
3 – 5 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall
Tickets are free for students!
Black Student Association Melanin Ball
Friday, February 16
7 p.m.
Stevenson Hall, Wentz Science Center
The Drifters
Saturday, February 17
8 p.m.
Pfeiffer Hall
"Everything Dope about America Comes from Chicago"
A Journey of Intersectionality & Storytelling: Chicago with Historian and TikTok star Shermann "Dilla" Thomas
Tuesday, February 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall
Black Student Association's Annual African American Read-In and Soul Food Dinner
Thursday, February 22
5:30 - 9 p.m.
New Hall, Multipurpose Room
Free Event
BHM Leap Day Celebration 2024
An Extra Day to Celebrate Black History Month
Thursday, February 29
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Harold and Eva White Activities Center, 2nd floor, Multicultural Student Center
