February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the African-American community at Trinity and beyond. The theme of the 2022 Black History Month nationwide is the importance of Black Health and Wellness. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, “this theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g., birthworkers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well.”
In the spirit of the theme, Trinity is hosting several events throughout the month. These on-campus events are intended to celebrate the legacy of the African American community, in addition to educating about the importance of this year’s theme.
Douglass Day
Monday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Coates Library, Room 103
As part of an international celebration and transcribe-a-thon, Trinity’s Humanities Collective, with support from the Student Diversity and Inclusion Office and Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is hosting Douglass Day in honor of renowned abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass, the Colored Conventions, and the Black men and women activists of the past and present. During the event, participants contribute to important digital archive projects. This year, they will be transcribing the digitized records of the Colored Conventions, a movement during the 1800s when African Americans held state and national conventions to debate the larger struggle for Black civil rights, racial justice, and equality. Attendees can enjoy a Frederick Douglass Birthday Cake from Williams Confectionery Crafts!
Advancing Justice Film Series: Jump In!
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. in Northrup 040
Join the Student Diversity and Inclusion Office (SDIO) for this regular occurring series with a focus on Black History Month.
A Diversity Diner Event; Representation: Refreshing or Ridiculous?
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Waxahachie Room – Coates Student Center
Join the SDIO for a fun and informative discussion on what good and bad representation looks and feels like for BIPOC in modern films. Attendees will enjoy food from a local Black-owned business during the discussion!
Black Essence Festival
Friday, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m. in the Calgaard Gymnasium
A part of celebrating Black history is ensuring that there is opportunity to learn and interact with Black history. This Black Essence Festival promotes Black voices and Black experiences.
Tabling Events Happening in February
Tuesdays – Feb. 15 and 22, 1-2 p.m. in Coates Student Center
Stop by the Black History Month table in Coates to learn more about the Inclusive Language Guide and upcoming programs or to pick up some affirmations.
Other Activities and Resources:
View more Black History Month events happening in San Antonio.
Expand your knowledge of Black History Month by visiting the following sites: Black History Month 2022, National Museum of African American History & Culture, and Celebrate Black History Month on KLRN.
Support local Black-owned businesses. View a list of the businesses.
Watch the Trinity University 2022 MLK Commemorative Lecture featuring Anneliese M. Bruner, Trinity history professor Carey Latimore, and Samantha Henry '22.
The photo features students during the 2022 Douglass Day.
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