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Black History Month (click here for the main BHM website)

Observed annually during the month of February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans. What Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life began as a week long celebration in February 1926, has evolved into a month-long, nationwide recognition of the impact of African Americans on the social, economic and political structures of the United States.

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Black History Month program, “Honoring Our Traditions, Celebrating Our Legacy” commemorates the cultural uniqueness of African Americans. This year, the committee is pleased to offer a breath of cultural, educational and historical programs. All the events are open to the general public and to the UIC community of students, faculty and, staff.

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Celebration is an annual event commemorating the life work of Dr. Martin Luther King. This celebration takes place in mid-January each year and is co-sponsored by Campus Programs, Agape House and the United Campus Ministry of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Past events have included academic lectures by Michael Eric Dyson, children’s performances by Oba William King on the life of Martin Luther King, and prayer service breakfasts with panel discussions on the relevance of Dr. King’s message in today’s world.

For more information about MLK Day, or if you want to serve on the planning committee, please stop by our office

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