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How To Celebrate Black History Month at BC

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Brittany Lewis Student Contributor, Boston College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 The month of February is National Black History Month (BHM) and AHANA has organized many different events to celebrate.  While many people know about the ALC Ball that will be held at the end of the month, there is a lot happening on campus before then. 

If you want to begin or continue having discussions about race relations, Dialogues on Race (DOR) is currently holding sign-ups for their new sessions that will meet throughout the semester.  Dialogues on Race is a program that encourages sophomores, juniors and seniors to “discuss issues of race and racism in a safe, comfortable, and sustained environment.”  The small groups are led by two facilitators and meet for 6 consecutive weeks during the spring semester.  If you’re interested, you can find more information on DOR here, or go here to sign up.  Don’t hesitate – the deadline is February 13!
 
You can also check out the Boston Globe for ideas on how to celebrate in Boston.
 

Below is a sampling of the events you can attend on campus.  (For more events sponsored by AHANA, you can view their calendar here.)
 
“Not Forgotten” MCF Gospel Show
 
When:  February 18th, 6:00pm
Where:  Robsham Theatre
Cost:  $10.00

This event will be a showcase the Black Christian experience through artistic expression.  There will be a performance from Moving Forward (the Multicultural Christian Fellowship’s liturgical dance group), Voices of Imani Gospel Choir, Phaymus, published poet Terry Carter and much more!
 
Work in Progress Lecture Series
 
When:  February 22nd, 12:00pm
Where:  Lyons 301

The African-American Diaspora Studies Program presents the Work in Progress Lecture Series.  They will be discussing the topic of “Becoming South Africa’s Black Jews: Familiarizing Lemba Difference.”  Free lunch will be served!
 
Black History Month Closing Ceremony
 
When:  February 23rd, 6:00pm
Where:  Robsham Theatre

The closing ceremony will celebrate the end of Black History Month with various performances by BC student groups.  It will also feature guest speaker Ms. Debra Lee, President and CEO of BET.

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Brittany Lewis

BC

Brittany is passionate about the development of communities, both online and offline. As the Director of Community Development & Strategic Programming for Her Campus Media, Brittany oversees the development and growth of the Her Campus Chapter and Alumni Networks. She also oversees internal professional development and mentorship programming for current students and postgrads, including the first annual 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women list. Currently, Brittany spearheads programming and production of Her Campus's tentpole conference series - Her Conference and Her Conference: High School - and the production of College Fashion Week 2015.Brittany's pastimes include listening to live music, reading books in their physical form, being outdoors, and consuming way too much coffee. She is an alumna of Boston College and currently lives in Austin, TX. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.