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February is Black History Month. This year, �鶹��Ƶhas adopted the theme “Building Connections for Black Flourishing” in alignment with the . Join in across the university as we celebrate Black history, culture and contributions to SFU—find a guide to activities at �鶹��Ƶand in the local community below.

Be sure to check this page throughout the month as we add new events and additional updates.

Attend an event

February 1 | SUB Social Stage | 3 - 5 p.m.

Join �鶹��ƵStudents of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) as they launch Black History Month. The event theme, "African Americans and the Arts" starts off the celebrations happening throughout the month of February.

Bennett Library Black History Month Display

February 1-27 | Bennett Library (Burnaby Campus)

Visit the in-person book display on Black History Month curated by �鶹��ƵStudents of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA).

February 9 | SUB 1430 | 6 - 10 p.m.

Join �鶹��ƵSOCA in celebration of Black History with a screening of The Color Purple, as well as fun, refreshments, trivia and prizes.

February 13 | Online | 1:00 p.m.

Join SFU’s Equity Office for this Black History Month-featured virtual event. Moderated by Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, Augustine and Gilpin-Jackson share their expertise on leadership and Black flourishing in the 21^st Century.

February 16 | SUB 2410 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This Afro Dance workshop hosted by �鶹��ƵSOCA fuses Afro dance styles and Contemporary dance styles. Dancers of all levels are welcomed.

�鶹��ƵBASKETBALL SPECIAL EVENTS

February 24 | �鶹��ƵWest Gym | 7 p.m.

Cheer on the �鶹��ƵRed Leafs at the February 17 Women's Basketball game and the . These games celebrate Black History Month at �鶹��Ƶand honour the culture, history and accomplishments of the Black community. �鶹��ƵAthletics is proud to celebrate alongside Black students, student-athletes, coaches and staff and recognize the valuable contributions by the Black community in the advancement of sports at SFU.

UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances, Western Oregon University has forfeited the Women's Basketball game scheduled for February 17.

February 24 | SUB Ballroom | 6 - 10 p.m.

�鶹��ƵSOCA celebrates 30 years of advocacy, community growth and support.

In this Black History Month series, we share the stories of Black community members at �鶹��Ƶon the theme “Building Connections for Black Flourishing” .