Black History Month originated in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson promoted what was known as "Negro History Week" in an effort to educate people about the accomplishments of African Americans. In 1976, the celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February, the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Black History Month is celebrated to remember important individuals and events in African American history.
Millikin University will host a variety of events and programming created by Millikin students to celebrate Black History Month this February. Student-led programming for Black History Month will be carried out by the Office of Campus Life, Millikin Black Student Union, Alpha Phi Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta.
2024 Black History Month Schedule of Events
Wednesday, February 7
Campus Life x Black Student Union Graffiti Art
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
3 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday, February 9
Alpha Phi Alpha Movie Night
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
7:06 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14
Alpha Kappa Alpha: PretTI Girl Valentines
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance|
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, February 16
Alpha Phi Alpha - Civil Rights Exhibit
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
7:06 p.m.
Saturday, February 17
Campus Life x Black Student Union
Represent your student organization at the Millikin Women's Basketball game vs. Carthage College.
Griswold Center
2 p.m.
Monday, February 19
Campus Life x Black Student Union
Key Note Speaker - Poet and Spoken Word Artist Nick Courmon
University Commons - Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 20
Delta Sigma Theta Blood Drive
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, February 22
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Pink Goes Red
University Commons - Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms A
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, February 23
Alpha Phi Alpha
Soul Food Dinners
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
7:06 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Black History Month Bingo
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
5 p.m.
Thursday, February 29
Black Student Union
Skate Night
University Commons - Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.