Get ready for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of the Black community. Come together with exceptional people to eat, dance and have fun. Embrace the night and wear your finest attire. Doors open at 6 p.m.  Presale tickets can be purchased for $10 at tables in BTSU leading up to the event. Tickets will be $15 at the door.     

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.

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.  

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.  ---

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.

  The Lavender Graduate Celebration is our annual recognition ceremony honoring LGBTQIA+ students who are graduating seniors. The program provides a space for LGBTQIA+ identifying graduates to celebrate their time at BGSU and recognize members within their community who have made their experience memorable. We also honor the recipients of the LGBTQ+ Excellence Awards and celebrate the achievements of the past year.    Register at www.bgsu.edu/OMA2024grads to participate in one or more of these celebrations no later than April 5th, 2024. ***Students who anticipate graduating in any of the 2024 BGSU Commencements should participate in the April 2024 ceremonies (including August and December graduating students).