Black History Month 2022
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievement by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Black History Month Opening Ceremony
Friday, February 4, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Campus Center - Atrium
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of black history month with a dynamic Guest Speaker, Cultural food, Music and Dance. The opening ceremony celebration allows us to honor our history, our leaders, and our accomplishments, and unify collectively as people. Black History Month 2022 offers opportunities to reconnect and celebrate Black community's contributions.
PINK Goes Red - Zumba Edition
Friday, February 4, 2022 | 7:08 PM 8:30 PM
Campus Center - Ballroom B
Join the Ladies of Gamma Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as they help to emphasize heart health among our population, with an open discussion on heart disease prevention and fitness.
BSU Open Mic Night
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Center - Highlander Pub
The Black History Month Spoken Word Open Mic Night is an opportunity for NJIT students to showcase their gifts and intellect through spoken word.
AFSA Don't Touch My Hair
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Campus Center - Ballroom
Come learn about different types of hair and treatment and get a chance to win a BHM sweatshirt, durags, wigs, conditioners and more.
Coded Bias
Friday, February 11, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Register here to attend
Join the Murray Center and the ADHC for an online colloquium featuring Shalini Kantayya, Director of the award-winning documentary film “Code Bias” which focuses on the increasingly-important problem of algorithmic bias—here, specifically the inability of many facial recognition systems to accurately identify black faces, particularly black female faces.
CaribSO Carnival
Friday, February 11, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Center - Highlander Pub
The Caribbean Carnival consists of masquerade, dance, music and song. It is unique as a festival as it incorporates fine arts, street theater, artistic & musical social organization, spectator participation, political commentary, spectacle and fantasy. Caribbean Carnival is celebrated annually in countries around the world.
TUBS Love, Relationships, Romance
Monday, February 14, 2022 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Campus Center - Ballroom B
Join us in a Social Media takeover about love...
Black love in the media (movie, music, quotes, black love role models, uplift black positivity)
Discuss Love, Relationship, and Romance during the general body meeting.
BSU Strengthening: Mind, Body, Soul
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Campus Center - Room 240
Join us in an anonymous exercise, that will help you to relieve some stress and get inspired while writing affirmations and practice journaling.
Divine 9 Forum & Step & Stroll Exhibition
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Center - Atrium
Come Learn about Historically Black Sororities and Fraternities and their legacy as a part of Black History and see them in action.
BSU Culture Art Exhibition
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Center - Ballroom B
Celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by local Black artists, while partaking in some hors d'oeuvres and sparkling drinks.
TUBS Family Fued
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Center - Ballroom A
Come have some fun, at Game Night as we explore Black History and popular culture facts. Food and Beverage provided.
Snapper Game
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wellness & Event Center
Join this competition based off the popular Netflix show. Over $800 worth in prizes are up for grabs! Please wear active wear and sneakers.
NSBE MLK Jr. Banquet
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Campus Center, Ballroom
Join the members of the National Society of Black Engineers as they host their 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner. Honoring faculty, alumni, current students, and corporate sponsors on this momentous night. Click here to purchase your tickets today.
Empowering Back Women | Diversity Dialogue Series
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Campus Center - Room 240
Honoring Black History and Women's History Month, join us for Empowering Black Women. A safe and trusting space created to foster dialogues about experiences of Black women.
Panelist include:
Dr. Angela Garretson - Chief External Affairs Officer, Office of the President
Dr. Crystal Smith - Executive Director, EOP
Dr. Kerri Lee A Chintersingh - Assistant Professor, Chemical & Materials Engineering
Linda Msinjili - President, African Student Association
Moderated by:
Lucie Tchouassi - Associate Director, Learning Communities & First Year Seminar.