Black History Month events begin on campus, virtually Feb. 1

This year’s Black History Month celebration at Jacksonville University focuses on celebrating Black culture, encouraging wellness and self-care and connecting with others on campus. 

Join the Student Inclusion Center as it hosts a series of nine events throughout the month of February and learn more about the significance of Black culture in today’s world and throughout history.

For more information, visit ju.edu/blackhistory.

Feb. 1 at 12:30 p.m. – “Diversity and Discussion” Speaker Series: “Colorism” by Dr. Michelle Mitchell & Dr. Ne’Shaun Borden
CMW Conference Room 3rd floor of the Davis Student Commons
Join JU faculty and staff in discussion about issues facing the Black community. Desserts provided by the Office of the President.

Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. – Black Professionals Panel
Virtual
Featuring June Scarlett, VP of Ambulatory Optimization and Customer Engagement at Northwell Health; Curtis James Jr., Managing Director at Apogee Financial Partners; Ashley Strickland ‘13, Marketing Manager of Ronald McDonald House of Charities Jacksonville; Jamil Branch, Solutions Architect at Coastal Cloud.
Hear distinguished panelists detail their professional journeys and ask them your questions. Register for the event here.

Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. – “Diversity and Discussion” Speaker Series: Storytelling: A Means of Resistance & Healing by Dr. Victoria McNeil-Young
CMW Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the Davis Student Commons
Join JU faculty and staff in discussion about issues facing the Black community. Desserts provided by the Office of the President.

Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. – Trap Yoga 
The River House
Please bring your own yoga mat.

Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Game 
Historic Swisher Gymnasium

Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. – “Diversity and Discussion” Speaker Series: Black Spirituality by Derrick Scott III
CMW Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the Davis Student Commons
Join JU faculty and staff in discussion about issues facing the Black community. Desserts provided by the Office of the President.

Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m. – “Diversity and Discussion” Speaker Series: Losing it!: Mental Health and Pandemic Related Stress among the Black Community by Dr. Michelle Mitchell
CMW Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the Davis Student Commons
Join JU faculty and staff in discussion about issues facing the Black community. Desserts provided by the Office of the President.

Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. – Student Government Association Presents: Celebrating Black History through Fine Arts 
Terry Concert Hall

Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. – Paint & Sip
The River House