February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and history of African, Caribbean, and Black Americans. This year, the College of Social Work is kicking off its annual celebration of Black History Month by sharing information and upcoming events. 

The FSU College of Social Work is thrilled to be partnering with Florida State University and Tallahassee communities to celebrate Black History Month with several February events:

February 9: FSU School of Information Lecture Series - Civil Rights

Join the FSU School of Information at the FSU College of Communication and Information for a civil rights discussion on Friday, February 9th at 11 am EST with Florida A&M University Professor Sociology and Criminal Justice, Dr. Keith Parker, who is also founder and chair of the National Civil Rights Conference.

Location: Person Louis Shores Building, Room 206
Join via Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/barnesmitchell (password 1967)

February 12: Emmett Till Lecture Series with David Killinger

University Libraries at Florida State University presents its 3rd annual Emmett Till Archives Lecture Series on Tuesday, February 13th, from 5:30 until 7 pm in the FSU Globe Auditorium. The event featured speaker, Dale Killinger, is a former FSU special agent and will discuss previously unknown details of the Emmett Till case. 

Click here to learn more about the event and Emmett Till Archives at University Libraries.
To RSVP for the event, click here.
 

February 21: Celebrate Black History Month with FSU's Civil Rights Institute

Join Florida State University's Civil Rights Institute (CRI) on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the College of Medicine Auditorium to celebrate Black History Month. 

The event will feature a one-hour film screening from the 12-hour "Justice Sunday" series hosted by Clifton Davis as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. "The 12-hour' Justice Sunday' film series captures how many in the civic and faith-based community follow the practices of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in advancing equality, social justice, and opportunity for all," said Ted Ellis, Director of FSU's Civil Rights Institute.  

This event is presented in partnership with the College of Medicine, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, College of Social Work, Student-Athlete Development, the Student National Medical Association, and the Black Student Union at FSU. Learn more at https://coss.fsu.edu/cri.
 

February 22: Speed Networking Event

Students and alumni are invited to join the FSU Black Alumni and Hispanic/ LatiNoles Alumni Networks for our 3rd Annual Speed Networking session on February 22 at 12 pm at the Center for Global Engagement! This is the opportunity to learn from and network with alumni in a variety of industries and careers. Join us to have your questions answered and build your network of industry experts right here at home. Students and alumni are all welcome to attend. Lunch is provided. Click here to register. 
 

February 23: FAMU Black Archives Museum Tour

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to visit the Black Archives for a museum tour at Florida A&M University.
Location: FAMU Black Archives, 446 Robert and Trudie Perkins Way 
Click here to register.

Learn more about Black History Month events at FSU at https://news.fsu.edu/tag/black-history-month/.

February 24: Harambee Festival

Join Florida A&M University for the Harambee Festival on February 24 from 10 am until 7 pm at Cascades Park (1001 S. Gadsden St.) The festival's theme, “Inspiring Unity in the Community,” captures the essence of Florida A&M University’s efforts to enhance the student experience through community engagement.  The FAMU Harambee Festival helps to inspire, educate, and heal our community by honoring and educating the public on the dynamic contributions of African Americans throughout history.  This year the festival will offer a plethora of exciting entertainment, including live musical performances for alumni, cultural art, spoken work, and fashion design. Patrons will continue to enjoy the inspiring seminars, health screenings, growers' markets, along with food demonstrations.  The Universities, Colleges, and Schools will be on hand to showcase the programs the University has to offer. Click here to learn more. 

Black History Month Theme and Resources

The Black History Month national theme in 2024 is "African Americans and the Arts," highlighting the Black American influence in visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, film, music, and other forms of cultural expression.

The FSU Chapter of the Macro Social Work Student Network provided three Black History Month resources, including:

• A Look Into Tallahassee Locations Honoring Black History
•  Black History Month Pioneer Highlights
• A Look Into Bloody Sunday

In Tallahassee, the Anderson Brickler Gallery is currently showcasing local artists as part of their Black History Month exhibit. To learn more, click on the following link: https://www.tallahasseearts.org/venue/anderson-brickler-gallery/

Please click on the following National Museum of African American History & Culture link for more information about "African Americans and the Arts": https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/black-history-month-2024.