Chapman University participated in the 45th annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim last weekend, joining local organizations, schools and community groups in celebrating Black culture and history. The event, organized by the Orange County Heritage Council, featured a procession down Anaheim Blvd., with marching bands, dance groups and local leaders coming together to mark the start of Black History Month.
The parade was just one of several ways Chapman is recognizing Black History Month. Throughout February, the university is hosting a series of events aimed at celebrating Black culture, history and contributions. These free events provide opportunities for education, reflection and engagement for the campus community.
List of Black History Month Events:
Haitian Journalist Wildore Merancourt
Thursday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Argyros Forum 209AB
Sponsored by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Black History Month Kick-Off Mixer
Friday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cross Cultural Center Lounge
Black Excellence and Achievement
Black Student Union Weekly Meeting
Mondays, Feb. 10, 17 and 25 at 10 p.m.
Cross-Cultural Center Lounge
Intersectionality of Disability, Race and Gender – Panel and Book Signing
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cross-Cultural Center
Black Student Union and Black Excellence and Achievement
AWT with Eynce Ballroom and Voguing History and Demonstration
Thursday, Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
Argyros Forum 209
Black Excellence and Achievement and LGBTQ Pride and Achievement
Sisters Circle
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Cross Cultural Center – Hope Room Black Excellence and Achievement
“Guinea Fowl” Screening
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
DMAC at Dodge College
Cultural Extravaganza and Fashion
Friday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Argyros Forum 209
Black Excellence and Achievement and the Black Global Diaspora Alliance
BSU Cookout Black History Month Celebration
Monday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m.
Attallah Piazza
Woman in Film: Meet the President & CEO of Releve Entertainment, LLC
Thursday, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum 209
Black Student Union
DEI Parent Dinner – Meet the Olympian and the Exec
Friday, Feb. 28, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Argyros Forum 209
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For more information, please contact Misty Levingston, director for Black excellence and achievement at levingston@chapman.edu.
