Black History Month

Jan 6, 2022

Blacks in Wax: Call for Volunteers and Performers for February Event

The African American Cultural Center will present its annual Blacks in Wax Live Museum on Feb. 11, 2022.

Black History Month 2021: Rest is Our Liberation

Jan 29, 2021

Rest Is Our Liberation: There is Rest for the Weary

AACC Director angela gay-audre reflects on Black History Month.

Leah Young receives Black History Month "Luminary" Award

Feb 21, 2020

Legends and Luminaries Shine During Black History Month

During a packed celebration of Black History Month, NC State honored some of its “Legends” and “Luminaries.”

Black History Month 2020: "The Future is Bright Black"

Feb 7, 2020

Illuminating Black Excellence

Black History Month provides NC State with an opportunity to commemorate the influence, labor and strength of Black people in the development of this campus and our nation.

Feb 7, 2020

Sonya Renee Taylor to Keynote Womxn’s Herstory Month

The Women's Center will bring Sonja Renee Taylor to campus on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 6 p.m. in Witherspoon Cinema as the Womxn's Herstory Month keynote speaker.

A character actor presents at Blacks in Wax Live Museum 2019

Jan 24, 2020

Blacks in Wax Live Museum: An Experience and an Education

Watch history come to life as we reenact moments in Black history for your education and entertainment.

Black History Month written on a chalkboard

Jan 7, 2020

Nominate a “Legend” or “Luminary” for Black History Month

Nominate an NC State community member for recognition at the Black History Month Celebrations at Mens’ and Womens’ Basketball games.

Apr 18, 2019

A Place to Start: Reflecting on Womxn’s Herstory Month

One of the most highly-anticipated programs during Womxn’s Herstory Month included a visit with Charlene Carruthers, a Black, queer, feminist community organizer and writer and this year’s Womxn’s Herstory Month keynote speaker.

Feb 11, 2019

What We Must Acknowledge During Black History Month

Read Vice Provost Sheri Schwab's statement on uncomfortable realities and taking purposeful action for meaningful change.

Feb 11, 2019

Our Wings Still Fly: The Beauty and the Burden of Blackness

This year's Black History Month theme of “Our Wings Still Fly: the Beauty and the Burden of Blackness” symbolizes the social injustices faced by people of the Diaspora.