DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University will host a variety of events and programming created by Millikin’s Student Affairs and student organizations to celebrate Black History Month this February. Student-led programming for Black History Month will be carried out by the Office of Campus Life, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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.
2025 Black History Month Schedule of Events
All February
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.:
Black Mural Wall
Shilling First Floor Lobby
Tuesday, February 11
STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Black History Trivia and Book Giveaway
12-2 p.m.
UC Lobby
Wednesday, February 13
Hearts and Soul: A Valentine Paint Night
4-6 p.m.
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
Tuesday, February 18
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC.:
Blood Drive
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
Tuesday, February 18
STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Black History Trivia and Book Giveaway
12-2 p.m.
UC Lobby
Wednesday, February 19
Black History Jeopardy
UC Lobby
Wednesday, February 19
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC.:
For the Culture
6 p.m.
UC Lobby
Friday, February 21
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC.:
Soul with Black and Gold
7 p.m.
University Commons - Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance
Monday, February 24
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC.:
Colorism Exhibition
UC Lobby
Tuesday, February 25
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.:
Black History Trivia and Book Giveaway
12-2 p.m.
UC Lobby
Wednesday, February 26th
"Closing the Gap: Embracing Cross-Racial Dialogue" w/ Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
7 p.m.
Albert Taylor Theatre
For more information, reach out to studentaffairs@millikin.edu
