Black History Month

Black History Month

MCLA recognizes and celebrates Black history in February and all year, and we are grateful for the contributions of our Black students, faculty members, and colleagues. The theme for Black History Month 2024 is "African Americans and the Arts". So MCLA will be offering a variety of opportunities for the MCLA community to celebrate Black History Month, and explore how the arts and expression can be used to share Black stories, heal, build community, and express joy and resistance.

Black History Month 2024

Game Night Flyer

Black History Month Game Night

Friday, February 2nd @ 6:00pm in the Multicultural Education Resource Center (CC208)

Come and kick off Black History Month with a host of different black history month games and some appetizers.

Who Run the World? Flyer

Women of Color: Who Run the World?

Wednesday, February 7th @ 5:00PM in the Multicultural Education Resource Center (CC208)

Join the Women of Color Initiative (WOCI) for a fun session of mug decorating while celebrating the achievements of present-day Black and Brown women who embody the essence of the Women of Color Initiative. 

Black History Month Trivia Night Flyer

Black History Month Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 15th @ 6:00PM in the Multicultural Education Resource Center (CC208)

Trivia is the best way to come and learn more about black history! We will have prizes, music, and food!

Mental Health in the Black and Brown Community Flyer

Mental Health in the Black & Brown Community

Tuesday, February 20th @ 6:00PM in the Multicultural Education Resource Center (CC208)

This program will explore best mental health practices that will better serve MCLA’s community of color. The goal is to dive into some good practices that we can do daily or weekly to recharge and refocus.

Hidden Figures Movie Night Poster

Hidden Figures Movie Night with North Adams Public Library

Wednesday, February 21st @ 5:30PM-8:00PM at North Adams Public Library (74 Church St.)

Come join the North Adams Public Library and MCLA's Femme Forward Coalition in honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black women! We will be watching the 2017 film, "Hidden Figures", sharing tasty movie snacks, and collecting resources to help us keep learning about, celebrating, and uplifting black voices!

 

Meet MCLA vans behind Bowman Hall at 5:00PM. Vans will depart at 5:15PM.

 

Reserve your spot at https://forms.office.com/r/bGhkutWMrx

Black in Business Poster

Black in Business: A Panel of Black Professionals

Tuesday, February 27th @ 7:00PM in Murdock 218

This panel offers a diverse representation of fields such as higher education and public service. This is a great way for students to find inspiration and further explore what they want to do after graduation. Panelists will speak about their educational and professional journey, specifically the silent battles they have faced being a person of color in the workplace. Come and learn more about how these professionals of color navigated their way to success. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome. Brought to you by MCLA Athletics, Career Services and Alumni. 

A Taste of the Caribbean Flyer

A Taste of the Caribbean

Thursday, February 29th @ 6:00PM in the Multicultural Education Resource Center (CC208)

Join us for a lovely Caribbean cuisine from BB’s Hot Spot Restaurant, located in Pittsfield Massachusetts.

MCLA's 2024 Black History Month Display

BHM Books