Black History Month 2025
The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs invites the University community to celebrate Black History Month by participating in a series of events. Each February we acknowledge the history, achievements and contributions of people of African descent through the development and implementation of various programs and events. This year鈥檚 theme is "" which focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experience of Black people.
We hope you'll join us!
Please note:
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Events marked with an asterisk (*) denotes that the event is free and open to the public. All other events are open to NEIU students and employees only.
- Events marked with a caret (^) denotes winners will receive a prize.
Events
Black History Month Kick-Off Soul Food Dinner with Musical Performers
Tuesday, Feb. 4
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Chicago Bronzeville Tour with
Saturday, Feb. 8
Noon
(Meet at NEIU Main Campus at 11 a.m.)
R&B Karaoke Night
Monday, Feb. 10
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159)
2nd Annual Black Professionals Panel*
Thursday, Feb. 13
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159)
Dress Like Dr. Scott Day^
Wednesday, Feb. 19
4:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159)
Spades Tournament^
Monday, Feb. 24
4:30-6 p.m.
Pedroso Center
2025 NEIU Black Heritage Awards Dinner
Friday, Feb.y 28
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Alumni Hall
