Black History Month/African Heritage Month (BHM/AHM) will once again be celebrated at Brock University this February with a robust lineup of programming.
Under the theme of intersectionality, the month will celebrate the heritage and culture of Black faculty, staff, and students and their communities, while also recognizing overlapping and intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, and discrimination.
More than 40 events are planned throughout the month, including film screenings, workshops that unpack race, intersectionality and relationships, personal and professional development opportunities, as well as social gatherings and culinary experiences that celebrate the rich culture and triumphs of those who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean. Students can also participate in experiential learning opportunities to engage with guest speakers of Black or African descent during various course integrations planned throughout the month.
About Black History Month
Brock University’s Black History/African History Month celebrates and embraces the rich contributions of Black Canadians.
Over the years, diverse themes have sparked conversations about Blackness on campus, fostering a deeper understanding of Canadian history and present-day society through engaging discussions and information sharing. It serves as a dynamic opportunity for unity, education, and heightened awareness, highlighting the significance of the Black community’s multifaceted role in shaping Canada’s collective history.
Black History Month in Canada
Black History Month in Canada has roots in the development of Black History Month in the United States in 1926, initiated by Carter G. Woodson. In 1976, it evolved from Negro History Week to Black History Month.
In Canada, the official recognition came in December 1995 when Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, proposed the motion, unanimously approved by the House of Commons. In 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, received unanimous approval for recognizing the contributions of Black Canadians and designating February as Black History Month.
Keep up to date on all Black History Month events via ExperienceBU!
Discover and attend events, join organizations, and showcase your involvement throughout February.
