BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024 EVENTSIS YOUR GROUP PLANNING AN EVENT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH? Click here or the calendar below to send us your program information for the 2024 Black History
Month Calendar.
For a full list of Black History Month events, check out SB Engaged!
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 8 PM | Staller Center Main Stage
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with WYNTON MARSALIS-sold out
Revered as one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time, Max Roach was among the
first to use music to address social, political, and racial issues of his time. In
this performance, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Music Director Wynton
Marsalis, celebrates the centennial of this trailblazing musician and bandleader,
whose innovative style influenced generations to come. He was an influential member
of the Charlie Parker-Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, performed alongside Miles Davis on
his seminal Birth of the Cool album, and formed the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet.
In 1961, Roach collaborated with his wife, the pioneering singer-songwriter Abbey
Lincoln, and said in an interview with Downbeat Magazine that he would only play music
that had social significance.
Voted DownBeat Readers’ Best Big Band continuously from 2013-2016 and again in 2020,
the JLCO has toured over 300 cities across six continents. As the Artistic Director
of JLCO, Marsalis was awarded the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Jazz
Masters Fellowship in 2011, recognized as the nation’s highest honor for jazz artists.
The orchestra’s mission–to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz
through performance, education, and advocacy–is shown through their dedication to
inspiring young musicians through numerous educational programs, as well as their
commitment to proving that jazz is a universal language that doesn't discriminate–jazz
is for us all.
For more information, visit the Staller Center for the Arts events calendar.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Online
Study Abroad in Africa: Tanzania
Info Session
Learn more about the Summer program in Tanzania including independent research, cultural
anthropology, environmental studies, pre-nursing and pre-health focused projects and
shadowing hours in a regional hospital.
Sponsored by International Academic Programs (Study Abroad Office)
Melville Library, Room E-1340, Contact Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | SB Union- Lobby and 2nd Level Bridge
Black History Month Union Take Over
The Office of Diversity, Intercultural Engagement, and The Black Student Union present: The Black History Month Student Union Takeover: A Celebration of Culture and Unity! Meet some of the Black student organizations at Stony Brook Univesity. Don't miss your chance to win exciting prizes and take home commemorative items in honor of Black History Month.
Enjoy live performances by your favorite student organizations. Giveaways, Prizes, and Refreshments hosted by the UNITI Cultural Center.
Join us and support our SBU Student Organizations, amplify Black voices, and honor
the incredible legacy of Black history. This is an event you won't want to miss. See you there! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Friday, February 2, 2024 | 5:00 PM | Application Online
Dr. William McAdoo Memorial $500 Scholarship
The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory and honor
of the former Director of Special Projects at Stony Brook University in the late 1970s
which included the supervision of EOP/AIM, Upward Bound, and Disabled Student Services.
Once serving as a Tuskegee Airman in WWII, he became a zealous supporter of social
justice, and served as the Chairman of Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. The
Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established for underrepresented students who
are admissible under regular criteria, but due to financial constraints may be unable
to complete their education.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be a Full-time Stony Brook student in current academic year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstration of financial need
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement
• Demonstrate potential and promise
How to apply:
You may submit your application online. Scholarship Application Link
When submitting your application, please include the following:
• Your Resume
• Your personal statement
• Two letters of Recommendation (See application for details)
For more information please contact oea@stonybrook.edu
Friday, February 2, 2024 | 5:00 PM | Application Online
Mr. Ralph Watkins Memorial $500 Scholarship
The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor the former Chair of the Africana Studies Department, who was an ardent supporter of diversity, equality, and social justice. The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship has been created in his name to acknowledge exceptional students who excel in their studies while actively advocating for social justice issues; display their interest and commitment by participating, organizing and coordinating a variety of extracurricular and community outreach or organizing activities; demonstrate leadership qualities; and make contributions to diversity related programs on the Stony Brook University campus or in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be a Full-time Stony Brook student in current academic year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstration of financial need
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement
• Demonstrate potential and promise
How to apply:
You may submit your application online. Scholarship Application Link
When submitting your application, please include the following:
• Your Resume
• Your personal statement
• Two letters of Recommendation (See application for details)
For more information please contact oea@stonybrook.edu
Friday, February 2-4, 2024 | All Day| Tune In: WUSB 90.1 FM
33 Annual Winter Reggae Radio Marathon
The 33rd annual 3 Day Winter Reggae Marathon, celebrating Bob Marley's birthday and
Black History Month, will kick off at 12:01 AM on Friday, February 2, following the
end of “No Sound Test”, and conclude on Sunday, February 4, at 11:59 PM.
2024 Winter Reggae Marathon Schedule
Sponsored by WUSB 90.1 FM Stony Brook University's Non-Commercial Radio Station
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Online
Study Abroad in Africa: The Turkana Basin Institute, Kenya Info Session
Learn more about the Spring and Summer program at the Turkana Basin institute focused
on Archaeology, Anthropology and community-based Engineering!
Sponsored by International Academic Programs (Study Abroad Office)
Melville Library, Room E-1340, Contact Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu
Tuesday, February 9, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | SBC - N244 (ICTE Conf Rm)
Study Abroad in Africa: Madagascar Info Session
Learn more about Winter, Summer, and Fall programming for students interested in Conservation, Primatology, Biology, Anthropology, Natural Sciences and more!
Sponsored by International Academic Programs (Study Abroad Office)
Melville Library, Room E-1340, Contact Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu
Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 7- 10 PM | Union bALLROOM
Celebrating Black Excellence Gala
The USG Student Activities Board invites you to embark on an evening of elegance and cultural appreciation at our Celebrating Black Excellence Gala!
Walk the red carpet and immerse yourself in the glamour of our black and gold-themed Gala. From captivating performances to vibrant music, this gala promises an enriching experience. Delight in a culinary journey and dance the night away. Join us as we honor Black history, promote diversity, and create memories that resonate with the elegance of the night.
RSVP NOT REQUIRED
At the door, staff will ask you to show you CORQ EVENT PASS - Check in is REQUIRED.
For any accessibility needs please contact usg_studentlife@stonybrook.edu
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 7- 9 PM | Student Activity Center, Ballroom B
JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE
Movie, Dinner, & Discussion
2020 | PG | 1h 36m | Trailer
Join the Center for Civic Justice to view John Lewis: Good Trouble, An intimate account
of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of
extraordinary activism — from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights
movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career. After Lewis petitioned
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown of
Troy, Alabama, King sent “the boy from Troy” a round trip bus ticket to meet with
him. From that meeting onward, Lewis became one of King’s closest allies. He organized
Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in the
historic marches on Washington and Selma. He never lost the spirit of the “boy from
Troy” and called on his fellow Americans to get into “good trouble” until his passing
on July 17, 2020.
The film explores Georgia representative's, 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration.
First 50 students get a FREE Dinner Box featuring Black History Month special menu
and giveaways.
Sponsored by Center for Civic Justice in collaboration with Diversity, Intercultural,
& Community Engagement, and SB History Club
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 7-9 PM | Student Activity Center, Ballroom A
Open Mic and Spoken Word Competition
The annual Black History Month Spoken Word and Open Mic Competition is an opportunity for SBU students to showcase their gifts and intellect through spoken word and diverse modes of expression. There is a general theme that we want contestants to focus on, so please read the guidelines. We also encourage those that just want to perform to also sign up and share their gifts and talents.
Performers will present their work LIVE!!
First, second, and third prizes will be awarded. Winners will be invited to perform on WUSB 90.1 FM/107.3 FM.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9th by 5pm. Click here to register.
Guidelines:
Performances must be respectful and under 5 minutes long. Only SBU students currently
enrolled and in good academic standing are eligible to perform. Past winners are
not eligible to compete and past participants must perform a new work this year.
Pieces should focus on this year's Black History Month theme: African Americans and the Arts and what it means to you. Some ideas of context could be your identity/intersectionality,
social justice, political views, and cultural, historical, and/or socioeconomic issues.
Contact: (631) 632-6828
isobel.breheny-schafer@stonybrook.edu
Sponsored by Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement, WUSB, Black World,
and Student Media Services
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 5:00- 6:30 PM | UNITI Cultural Center - Union 113
BHM Health Professions Meet & Greet
The Black History Month Health Professions Meet & Greet is a collaboration between The School of Health Professions, The Office of Diversity and Intercultural and Community Engagement, and The UNITI Cultural Center. Panelists will explore various health profession options available through The School of Health Professions. You will hear the stories from Black and Latinx faculty, administrators, and clinicians in health profession programs and gain insights into the admission requirements for various health profession programs.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of potential career
paths, connect with professionals in the field, and celebrate the contributions of
Black and Latinx individuals to the health professions. Join us as we foster dialogue,
share knowledge, and build connections within our vibrant community. RSVP on SBEngaged today!
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Staller Center , Main Stage
The Color Purple Red Carpet Movie Night 
The Color Purple | Official Trailer | 2 hr 21 min
Join us for a spectacular Red Carpet Movie Night: The Color Purple (2023). Witness the magic unfold on the big screen as we premiere the musical drama, The Color
Purple (2023). Experience the powerful storytelling and stellar performances that
promise to leave a lasting impression.
Dress for the Red Carpet! Strut your best movie-themed “Mrs. Celie's Fancy Pants“.
Enjoy Black History Month refreshments and giveaways.
FREE EVENT- No Tickets Required! Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Come early to grab your movie snacks, take your Red Carpet photos, and enter the Fancy
Pants Competition!
Sponsored by Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement (DICE)
Saturday, March 9. 2024 | 8 PM | Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage
GALA 2024 LESLIE ODOM, JR.
A multifaceted Tony® and Grammy Award-winning performer – Broadway’s original Aaron
Burr in Hamilton.
Leslie Odom, Jr., Tony® and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy
Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his role as
“Aaron Burr” in Hamilton, performs his favorite music from Broadway and beyond in
our 2024 Gala. His concert will feature a wide range of popular Broadway and standard
tunes with an incredible band. This is a show that is not to be missed!
Watch video here
Odom Jr. made his Broadway debut in RENT at age 17. He starred in The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel to David Chase’s Award-winning HBO series The Sopranos that was released in theaters and on HBO Max in October 2021, and also hosted CBS’s “The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!” special live concert event. Odom Jr. starred in Johnson’s highly anticipated sequel to Knives Out, Glass Onion. Additional film and television credits include the Disney+ filmed musical performance of the original Broadway production of Hamilton, the limited series Love in the Time of Corona, which he executive produced and co-starred opposite Nicolette Robinson, Harriet, Murder on the Orient Express, Only, Red Tails, and Smash, as well as the critically acclaimed Amazon film adaptation of One Night in Miami in which he performed the songs of legendary singer Sam Cooke. His portrayal of the soul icon and musical performance of the original song “Speak Now” was met with widespread praise and critical acclaim, including an Oscar nomination.
For regular performance tickets, please click the link to the right.
To Support the Arts, please consider becoming a Gala Supporter. Gala Supporters get
Premium seating, Recognition in our Program, and access to our Gala Reception. Please
visit: 2024 GALA - LESLIE ODOM, JR.
Black History Month Lunch Series
Provided by SBU EATS
Check out more SBU Eats events on SB Engaged
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 11: 00 aM - 4:00 PM
West Side Dine-In and East Side Dine-In
- Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Grits
- Hoppin' John
- Stewed Okra
- Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 11: 00 aM - 4:00 PM
West Side Dine-In and East Side Dine-In
- Andouille Sausage with Peppers & Onions
- Carolina Gold Rice
- Corn Maque Choux
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 11: 00 aM - 4:00 PM
West Side Dine-In and East Side Dine-In
- Chicken Thighs with Red-Eye Gravy
- Collard Greens
- Herb Grits
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 11: 00 aM - 4:00 PM
West Side Dine-In and East Side Dine-In
- Senegalese Chicken Yassa
- Curried Sweet Plantains
- Chakalaka Salad