Black History Month 2023

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

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 @2:30 - 4 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Black History Month with a dynamic speaker, cultural food, and performances. The Opening Ceremony celebration allows us to honor our history, our leaders, and our accomplishments, and unify collectively as people. Black History Month 2023, with the theme, "Embodying Black Excellence," offers opportunities to reconnect and celebrate the Black community's contributions.

National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) ""Say Their Names" Rock Painting Event"

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 | 5:15 - 7:15 pm ET
Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) 3rd Floor, Elly's Loft

Join NOMAS on February 2nd while we paint rocks with the names of victims of racism and systemic injustice in the United States. After that, we will lay them on the bench in the foyer and stick pictures of the people on the wall. This event will take place in honor of Black History Month.

African Students Association (AFSA) "Basketball Fundraiser"

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 | 6 - 9 pm ET
Wellness and Events Center (WEC) Basketball Practice Courts

Join us for the first major event of Black History Month to have fun, show off your skills, and raise money for a Newark non-profit. Remember that it cost $5 to pay, teams with be made up on the spot, and NO SHOES WITH BLACK SOLES!

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) "STEM Invention Event"

Monday, February 6th, 2023 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Campus Center Atrium

Black Student Union (BSU) "Vendor Pop-up Shop"

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 | 3 - 5:30 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom A

Caribbean Students Organization (CaribSO) & BSU "Being Black at a PWI"

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 pm ET
Central King Building 106

NJIT Robert W. Van Houten Library "Black History: 13th (Slavery to modern U.S. prisons)"

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Van Houten Library Lobby 

A series of free documentary screenings in the Robert Profeta Real Estate Center. Snacks provided.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. "Let's Talk About Love"

Thursday, February 9th, 2023 | 7 - 9 pm ET
Campus Center 235

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. "Know Your Rights with NJIT Police Department"

Friday, February 10th, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1 pm ET
Campus Center 235

BSU "Student Art Gallery"

Monday, February 13th, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. "Yellow Tea Rose Tabling"

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 | 1:30 - 3 pm ET
Campus Center Lobby

NSBE & The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) "Jared Green"

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 pm ET
Central King Building 303

The National Society of Black Engineers will be collaborating with The American Society of Civil Engineers in having Jared Green an Award-winning Geotechnical Practice Leader tell his story on Black Excellence

Office of Student Life "Black History Month Heritage Panel"

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 pm ET
Campus Center 240

Panelists include:

  • ​David Jones, Ed.D., Chief Diversity Officer, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Co-founder, the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Ujima Institute
  • Odesma Dalrymple, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Shirley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego; Director, Engineering Exchange for Social Justice
  • Kisha McPherson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Professional Communication (ProCom), Toronto Metropolitan University; Current research project explores the experiences of Black girls who engage online and actively resist and respond to online representations of Blackness

The panel will feature four speakers of various backgrounds who are committed to equity and inclusion for Black & African American folx, and other historically marginalized populations. The panel will feature four speakers of various backgrounds who are committed to equity and inclusion for Black & African-American folx, and other historically excluded populations. They will share their personal stories, perspectives on identity, and knowledge of Afro-futurisms in STEM. Live captioning and refreshments provided.

AFSA "Don't Touch My Hair"

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 | 7 - 10 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom

Come learn about different types of hair and treatment and get a chance to win durags, wigs, conditioners, and more.

NJIT Robert W. Van Houten Library "Black Present: High on the Hog (How African cuisine transforms America)"

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Van Houten Library Lobby 

A series of free documentary screenings in the Robert Profeta Real Estate Center. Snacks provided.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. "For the Culture: Discussion on Topics Affecting Minorities"

Thursday, February 16th, 2022 | 7 - 9 pm ET
Campus Center 235

BSU & CaribSO "Pajama Game Night"

Friday, February 17th, 2023 | 6 - 9 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom A

Come Learn about Historically Black Sororities and Fraternities and their legacy as a part of Black History and see them in action.

BSU "Talent Show #2"

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 | 7 - 9 pm ET
Campus Center Ballroom A 

We are bringing back the BSU talent show this month! Entertainment, music, prizes for our winners, and food will be provided! Please join us at this event to have a blast! Here is our sign-up sheet if you are interested: https://forms.gle/sC6u3av9Tb5MitiJA

CaribSO "Colorism in the Black Community"

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 pm ET
Location TBD

NJIT Robert W. Van Houten Library "Black Futures: Afrofuturism: The Origin Story (The Afrofuturism genre)"

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Van Houten Library Lobby 

A series of free documentary screenings in the Robert Profeta Real Estate Center. Snacks provided.

NSBE "MLK Jr. Banquet"

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 | 7 - 11 pm ET
Loft Life Venue, 53 Edison Place, Newark, NJ

Join the members of the National Society of Black Engineers as they host their 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner. Honoring faculty, alumni, current students, and corporate sponsors on this momentous night.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. "Financial Wellness"

Friday, February 24th, 2022 | 7:08 - 9 pm ET
Location TBD

Divine 9 "Forum & Steps Stroll Exhibition"

Monday, February 27th, 2022 | 8 - 10 pm ET
Campus Center Atrium