CCNY Black History Month Press Release
2026 Black History Month Event Descriptions
Sunday, February 1
The Lookout Floor Mural Contest Announced – Submissions Due February 20th
The Black Studies Department invites CCNY students to participate in a logo design contest for an opportunity to contribute towards the design for the floor mural at the entrance to The Lookout, Shepard 278. The winning design may be featured in a prominently placed floor graphic at the entry of The Lookout, the Black Studies Department space dedicated to supporting Black Studies students and the wider CCNY community. This contest celebrates creativity, cultural expression, and Black Studies identity.
Monday, February 2
NOMAS Black History Month Trivia, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278: A fun event to test your knowledge on Black culture and major events, both past, and present.
Tuesday, February 3
The State of the Black Student Experience at CCNY 12:30pm - 2pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278
A forum providing students with a space to be seen and heard while talking about their experiences in the academic field as Black men and women.
Wednesday, February 4
National Girls + Women in Sports Day Celebration, 3:30pm - 5pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278
Come out and participate in a conversation on Black women and girls in sports – facilitated by the Chair of The Black Studies Department, Dr. Jervette R. Ward.
Thursday, February 5
Harlem Chambers Players Present American Landscapes 18th Annual Black History Month Celebration 7pm-9pm, Aaron Davis Hall
Friday, February 6
Black Studies Department KIKI Part 2, 2pm - 5pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278
Our first KIKI to get The Black Studies unpacked and it was amazing! So we decided to run it back once more. We invite students to come and volunteer to help The Black Studies Department decorate and get settled in!
Saturday, February 7
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Sunday, February 8
The Super Bowl Party with The Towers at CCNY
Monday, February 9
Dr. Lachaud Lecture on Labor History, 12pm - 2pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278
Tuesday, February 10
THE ROAD FROM STUDENT TO FOUNDER
Hear a panel discussion on “the road from student to founder" with Black Zahn alumni, 12:30pm - 1:45 pm, The Lookout, Shepard 278
Wednesday, February 11
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Thursday, February 12
COLLEGE CLOSED
Friday, February 13
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Saturday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 15
CCNY Black Alumni Group Harlem Globetrotters Event, 3pm, Barclays Center, Register by Feb. 13 - $75
Monday, February 16
COLLEGE CLOSED – Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, February 17
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED
Wednesday, February 18
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Screening of the Inquisitor, 6pm-8pm, Shepherd 290
Thursday, February 19
(BSU) Black Self-Esteem Workshop, 5-7pm, NAC Ballroom
Friday, February 20
Dynasty Gala, 5pm-10pm, The Great Hall:
The BSU is calling you to experience true Black Excellence. Bring your best to the Dynasty Gala!
Saturday, February 21
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Sunday, February 22
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Monday, February 23
Black Empowerment: London’s Legacy, and the Fight for Racial Justice in the UK and Beyond (UMAAN & BSU), 6pm, NAC Ballroom
BSU and UMAAN host a lecture explores London as a central site of Black empowerment, resistance, and political organizing, examining how Black communities in Britain have challenged racism, empire, and state power while shaping global movements for justice.
Tuesday, February 24
Hair Matters,(DST, BSU, & APHIA NSBE), TBD
We are going back to our roots and hosting an event that addresses the topic everyone else is always discussing; our hair, which come in many different textures and is coiled and twisted with so much history and culture.
Wednesday, February 25
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Thursday, February 26
The Lookout and the Black Studies Space Party Featuring the “Building Black History Month Bulletin Board” – 12:30pm - 2pm.
The Black Studies Department is Back and here to stay! Join us in celebrating the achievement that is the Black Studies Department and all of the work and hours that went into re-establishing it at CCNY. The Lookout Floor Mural Contest for The Black Studies Department Winner will be announced.
Friday, February 27
INSTAGRAM SLIDESHOW – 2026 CCNY BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN REVIEW
Saturday, February 28
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Last Updated: 02/09/2026 19:10