Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration
Monday, February 1 | 7 p.m.
Virtual: EVENT REGISTRATION
Visionairi Foundation will host a live performance featuring the Zuzu African Acrobats
Sponsored By: Vice-Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion, Multicultural Center for
Diversity & Education, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Walton College Office
of Diversity & Inclusion, Visionairi, LLC
"Honoring the Legacy" – Virtual Lunch & Learn with Judge Wiley Austin Branton, Jr.
Tuesday, February 2 | 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual: REGISTRATION LINK
A Conversation with Judge Wiley Austin Branton, Jr. to honor the 73rd anniversary
of Silas Hunt’s admission to the law school.
Sponsored By: Office of Admissions and School of Law
A Conversation with Reginald J. Miller: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Modern Age
Wednesday, February 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Featuring guest speaker Reginald Miller: McDonald’s Vice President and Global Chief
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Sponsored By: Office of Equal Opportunity & Compliance and Sam M. Walton College of
Business
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hour with Dr. Caree Banton
Thursday, February 4 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Guest Speaker: Dr. Caree Banton, Associate Professor of History and Director of African
and African American Studies Topic: Subverting J. William Fulbright’s Ideals on Civil
Rights: How to Approach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The goal for the conversations
in our weekly DEI Hour is to provide a platform to share experiences, ensue awareness
and education, allow voices to be heard and instill a sense of belonging.
Hosted By: College of Arts and Sciences - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Black History Month First Friday
Friday, February 5 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Grab and Go from Multicultural Center Room | Ark Union
Come join us in the MC classroom to formally kickoff the start of Black History Month
with music, painting, snacks and information on local Black-owned businesses within
Northwest Arkansas. Participate in a collaborative portrait painting of the late Black
leaders of the nation. Wear your masks and make sure to remain socially distanced!
Sponsored By: Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
You're Invited: We Write For You II
Saturday, February 6 | 3 p.m.
Virtual: REGISTRATION LINK
Sponsored By: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Alpha Omega Chapter and the Tea Rose Foundation
of Northwest Arkansas
Black Students Association / Black Alumni Society Scholars:
General Body Meeting
Monday, February 8 | 6:30 p.m.
Virtual: LINK COMING SOON
Congressional Black Caucus Internship Panel
Tuesday, February 9 | 5 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK | Password: Honors#1
Join us to hear about the experiences of those who have had the opportunity to experience
the CBCI internships and why YOU should apply! This is an Honor Arkansas event and
we will be joined by faculty and students from the University of Arkansas at Pine
Bluff and other Arkansas schools.
Sponsored By: Honors College
Diversity Career Connection
Tuesday, February 9 | 5 - 7:45 p.m.
Virtual: REGISTRATION LINK
Students, participate in this fast-paced, interactive and fun virtual event. Learn
to create and practice your 60-second elevator pitch and how to ask power questions
that will help you instantly connect with hiring managers, recruiters and others.
You will also have the opportunity to share your elevator speech, ask your power questions
and learn more about multiple companies that are seeking to hire talented diverse
students. Each participant is encouraged to take a seat with at least 6 different
company representatives at their virtual table, speed-networking style. This means
you get to engage with several companies in a short amount of time. Random door prize
drawings will take place during the event. Students must be present and seated at
a virtual table to win.
Sponsored By: Black Alumni Society, Office for Diversity & Inclusion, Walton College
Career Services, Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education, University Career
Development Center
Honors College Public Preview: Black Utopias
Wednesday, February 10 | 5:15 p.m.
Virtual: EVENT REGISTRATION
Join us for a sneak preview of our fall Honors College signature seminar, Black Utopias,
taught by Dr. Caree Banton, director of African and African American Studies and associate
professor of African diaspora history. This public preview can be viewed on Zoom,
and a recording will be shared on the Honors College website.
Learn more about other course offerings:
https://honorscollege.uark.edu/programs/honors-college-seminars/signature-seminars/conservatism.php.
Sponsored By: Honors College
Sweet Chariot
Wednesday, February 10 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual - Meeting ID: 833 2594 7553 | Passcode: Chariot21!
Contact UA Housing for meeting info to participate
The purpose of Sweet Chariot is to take participants on an educational simulation
of an enslaved person's journey to freedom, so students can have a better understanding
of the historical perspective of enslaved African Americans and their descendants
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hour with Dr. Calvin White
Thursday, February 11 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Topic: My Black Experience in Fulbright College
Guest Speaker: Dr. Calvin White, Associate Dean, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
The goal for the conversations in our weekly DEI Hour is to provide a platform to
share experiences, ensue awareness and education, allow voices to be heard and instill
a sense of belonging.
Hosted By: College of Arts and Sciences - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Barbershop Talk
Thursday, February 11 | 6 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
The barbershop is essential in the black community. It's the place where you get your
hair cut and have conversations about anything in the world. This series will be facilitated
conversations geared toward the black male.
Sponsored By: Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
Black History Virtual Story Time with Delta Sigma Theta
Saturday, February 13 | 1 pm
Join the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta and the Fayetteville Public Library for a virtual story time.
For more information, visit: https://www.faylib.org/events/virtual-black-history-month-story-time-delta-sigma-theta
Virtual Clio Tour: The Legacy of B.A.D Times: African American Student Experiences at the University of Arkansas
ONGOING: ONLINE | theclio.com/tour/1749
Students from Provost Robinson’s Fall 2020 forum, BAD Times, have curated a digital walking tour of campus, highlighting African American experiences and stories. Stay tuned for a physical walking tour to celebrate the exhibit at the end of the month
Yass, Hogs: A Celebration of Black Queerness & Drag!
Monday, February 15 | 6:30 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
This virtual evening will be a chance to reflect on the legacy of Black LGBTQIA+ icons, heroes, and divas who gave their passion and lives for the cause of intersectional Pride. We will have the honor to meet and enjoy performances from New York’s drag SUPERSTAR: JAX! (JAX is a visual artist and Drag performer living and working in NYC.
In their visual work, JAX explores their Queer and Black identities in predominantly white spaces. Embracing their athleticism and competitive cheer background, JAX is a high energy, unapologetic, and dynamic performer ready to give you stunts and shenanigans with a Gen-Z political perspective curating and hosting shows such as "Black is Queen" a weekly showcase of QPOC performers).
Come ready to let your hair down, laugh, and share in the Pride!
Sponsored by: PRIDE Alumni Society, Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
Film Review and Discussion of Talking Black in America
Tuesday, February 16 | 3 - 5 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Film Review and Discussion of Talking Black in America – The Story of African American
English by The Language and Life Project at North Carolina State University; Host:
Dr. Valandra, Associate Professor.
Sponsored by: School of Social Work and African and African American Studies
"Envisioning Justice: The Current Faces of Social Justice in America" - Featuring: Angela Davis
Tuesday, February 16 | 7 p.m.
Virtual: REGISTRATION LINK
This Distinguished Lecture will be presented as part of "Envisioning Justice: The
Current Faces of Social Justice in America," a virtual conference featuring a series
of lectures from experts in racial, religious, and institutional discrimination. The
event will be held Feb. 16-17 and is co-sponsored by Volunteer Action Center, Associated
Student Government, Distinguished Lectures Committee, and Center for Multicultural
and Diversity Education.
Sponsored by: Distinguished Lectures Committee through the Office of Student Activities and is supported
by the Student Activities Fee
Making Black History: Ida Roberta Bell's Dolls
Wednesday, February 17 | 6:30 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Presented by Dr. Laurel Lamb, Curator of Education and Engagement at the University
of Arkansas Museum
Now, Let's Talk
Wednesday, February 17 | 11:30 a.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
The Office of Diversity of Inclusion at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the
University of Arkansas continues to address the issues of racism and how to talk about
it in the spring of 2021 in a program called “Now, Let’s Talk.” The program builds
on the highly successful fall 2020 program “Let’s Talk About Integrity and Race” conducted
by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative
at the Walton College which endeavored to give students, faculty, staff and the community
a new means of understanding and learning how to talk about race.
Sponsored By: Walton College Office of Diversity & Inclusion
HBCU Reflections
Wednesday, February 17 | 5 p.m.
Virtual: LINK COMING SOON
Guest speakers will first present their “experience” through a slideshow of pictures,
videos, boomerangs, etc. from their HBCU. This is so the audience can be engaged through
a visual perspective and be thinking about questions as well for the next part of
the program.
Then, they would give insight and experience from attending their HBCU. Audience will get a chance to ask questions about the speakers’ experiences.
Silas Hunt Documentary & Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 18 | 12:15 - 2 p.m.
Virtual: Information regarding the program will be forthcoming.
Soulful Cooking with Momma T
Thursday, February 18 | 6 p.m.
Virtual: EVENT INFORMATION
In partnership with the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry, and a special guest
appearance with a local Black-owned, NWA restaurant, this cooking show enable viewers
to take a moment and enjoy some homemade cooking recipes with Momma T from the Multicultural
Center.
Sponsored By: Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
The New Era of Blackness
Friday, February 19 | 4 p.m.
Virtual: LINK COMING SOON
Provides a historical and sociopolitical description of Black politics and social
change
Sponsored By: African American Studies, NAACP, Urban League, BLM
Untamed: Curls, Coils, and Conversations
Tuesday, February 23 | 7 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK
This year’s event will feature Sarah Roberts, author of You and Your Hair: The Ultimate
Healthy Hair Masterclass for Afro Textured Hair. We will also have a style showcase
featuring local stylists and barbers.
Sponsored By: Air for Airiel Foundation, UARK MC
Sponsorship vs. Mentorship
Wednesday, February 24 | 2 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Mentorship and sponsorship are often used interchangeably but there is a stark difference
between mentorship and sponsorship. Come learn the difference and how to maximize
them both for personal and professional growth in a workshop facilitated by Dr. Yvette
Murphy-Erby,Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion.
Sponsored By: African and African American Impact Group
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hour with Dr. Booker
Thursday, February 25 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
Topic: Do Black Lives Matter?
Guest: Dr. Rickey Lee Booker, Jr., Trainer, Facilitator, Consultant for IDEALS Institute
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the goal for the conversations in our weekly DEI
Hour is to provide a platform to share experiences, ensue awareness and education,
allow voices to be heard and instill a sense of belonging.
Sponsored By: College of Arts and Sciences - Diversity & Inclusion
Trap N Paint
Friday, February 26 | 6 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
This will be a time for you to listen to some fly tunes and be inspired to paint what
you are feeling. All supplies for the Trap & Paint will be provided by the Multicultural
Center.
Sponsored By: Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
Black Heritage Festival
Sunday, February 28 | 6 p.m.
Virtual: ZOOM EVENT LINK
A celebration of the Black cultural legacy through the medium of art, dance, music,
spoken word, or any other form of expression that displays triumph, resilience, and
unity of Africa and the African Diaspora. We will produce a virtual program that will
showcase acts that exemplify our theme: Uniting the African Diaspora & Celebrating
Diversity.
Sponsored By: African and African American Studies; Visionari Media
If you would like to include your Black History Month event on this list,
please email Angela Mosely-Monts or Adrain Smith with your event details.
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