Join BGSU Dining and the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity for the start of Black History Month! Social House will be offering a specially curated menu, crafted by a talented chef to honor and celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of the Black community. Don't miss this great opportunity to come together for a relaxed meal, to connect, discuss ideas and build relationships in a casual setting.  This event is open to all students. Off-campus students in need of a meal swipe, please contact Adrienna Hutchins at ahutchi@bgsu.edu.

Join us for our Black History Month Guest Lecture, hosted by the Department of History at BGSU.   Dr. Modupe Labode is the Curator of the Division of Political History in the African American History Curatorial Collective at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institute.    She will present: Reckoning with Remembrance: Interpreting the Life and Legacy of Emmett Till at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Her talk will focus on the interpretation of a vandalized historical marker commemorating the site where Emmett Till's body was recovered from the Tallahatchie River in 1955. The talk will focus on the exhibition team's ongoing relationship with the communities in Mississippi that created historical markers for the sites related to Emmett Till's life and legacy in Mississippi. She will focus on practices of Restorative History  and the meaning of interpreting Black history in a general history museum.   This lecture is free and open to the public.    Guests can explore the exhibit online at the Smithsonian's website here  

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable night of fun, food, and friendly competition! Join us for an exciting evening featuring chicken tenders, fries, hummus dip, cupcakes, and an assortment of drinks. Get ready for LED games, giant Twister, arcade games, pinball and so much more!  Interested in just hanging out and playing cards too? We'll have it all! Whether you're bringing your friends or coming solo, everyone’s welcome to join the fun and celebrate together! Don’t miss out! 🧩🃏 This event is in collaboration with Center for Student Connections and Opportunities and NPHC ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!

You don't want to miss this insightful discussion highlighting society and the media's treatment toward Black women. Media representations often portray Black women through a lens that both challenges and distorts traditional norms. Explore topics surrounding hypermasculinity, beauty standards and femininity.  This event is open to all students, faculty, staff and the local community.  ---

  This film depicts the wildly turbulent production history of Sweet Sweetback’s "Baadasssss Song" (1971), Mario Van Peebles’s controversial, influential, and lastingly significant Black independent film.  

Whether you’re a plant novice or a green-thumbed enthusiast, learn the basics of plant care and potting.  We will be joined by the experts at TopSoil BG,an enviornmental advocacy group on campus providing botanical resources and sustainability education.  Participants can look forward to taking home their own potted plant, gardening guidance and helpful tips for long lasting plants. All materials are provided. This event is open to all BGSU students.  

Learn what it takes to live authentically in your career path! Join the Division of Inclusion and Belonging for a speaking engagement featuring Ty D. Davis, CEO & Founder of the company Dare To Be/Yer'self/!  Dare To Be /Yer'self/ is a motivational/inspirational brand that champions individualism and encourages everyone to live as their most authentic self. The brand also specializes in apparel to promote positive sentiments. This event is open to all BGSU students, faculty, and staff interested in enhancing and expanding their career success. Learn valuable interpersonal and professional skills from an expert eager to share their knowledge. Please email cwge@bgsu.edu to RSVP. 

Celebrate and support local talent at our Black-Owned Business Market. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop small and make a big impact! Browse a curated selection of vendors offering unique products ranging from fashion, art and beauty. Participants can look forward to seeing the creativity and entrepreneurship of Black-owned businesses.  This event is open to all students and the local community. Shop, mingle, and discover amazing offerings while supporting the growth of our community.

As part of Bowling Green State University’s annual Black History Month celebration and programming, the University will host its 25th Black Issues Conference (BIC). The conference will focus on the theme “Reviving, Renewing, Rebuilding." This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Hill Harper and a closing performance by world-renowned jazz musicians. Registration for this event is now closed. An overview of the schedule and session descriptions, can be found here. Conference highlights Honoring 100 years of the life and legacy of BGSU writer-in-residence (1978) and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethnic Studies (1979) James Baldwin Celebrating the skills, talents and contributions of the Black community Spotlighting prominent alumni, faculty, faculty emeriti and community members With an emphasis on life and career design, the event’s lead sponsor is the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, which serves all Bowling Green students in preparation for a lifetime of careers through coaching, employment services and connections with companies and alumni. Panel discussions at the event will include how alumni have used the skills they gained during their college experience in their careers and community engagement.  We look forward to this day of dialogue and connection as part of Black History Month programming. Please email bic@bgsu.edu for more information.