Black History Month at Rock Valley College

Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Media Contact: RVC Public Relations, 815-921-4510

Black History and Culture Committee along with Black Student Union, Intercultural Student Services and Student Life present Black History Month, February 2023 - Black Resistance.  

The Theme for Black History Month 2023 is The Black Resistance.  All events will take place in the Student Center Atrium.  We hope to see you there!  

Resistance through Fellowship
Fri. 2/3, 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Ebony Breakfast 

Resistance through Education
Sat. 2/4, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. HBCU College Fair 

Resistance through Trailblazing
Mon. 2/6, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. First Generation Speaker Series with Dr. Spearman 

Resistance through Health and Wellness
Wed. 2/8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wellness Wednesday (Black Mental Health) 

Resistance through the Arts
Tues. 2/14, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Valentine's Karaoke and Candy Grams Party 

Resistance through Historical Knowledge and Identity
Thurs. 2/16, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  African Diaspora Presentation 

Resistance through Financial Literacy and Economics
Tues. 2/21, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.  Financial Literacy Panel Discussion 

Resistance through Spoken Dialogue
Thurs. 2/23, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Spoken Dialogue Video and Discussion 

Resistance through Song
Tues. 2/28, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies 

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