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Black/African/African American Heritage Months & Programs

Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

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The SLCC Black Excellence Alumni Dinner
(Private Event)
February 29, 2024
5 – 8 p.m.
Student Center, Oak Room
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

The event is meant to honor past graduates/alumni from Salt Lake Community College. If you are a former Salt Lake Community College student/graduate from the Black diaspora. Please RSVP to attend.

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Black History Month Kick-Off
January 25, 2024
5 – 7 p.m.
Clifton G. Sanders Social Justice Institute
South City Campus

"For the Culture: Black History Month Kick-Off."
Spend time with us in the SLCC Clifton G. Sanders Social Justice Institute for presentations, food, music, and games.
You can join us via Zoom:
https://slcc-edu.zoom.us/j/83218507633?pwd=Nk1SY2RGM283ZFdPUkdXUjVnUUc3QT09
Passcode: 839020

Annual Black Student Union
Poetry Slam/Artistic Expressions
February 1, 2024
12 – 2 p.m.
Student Center, Oak Room
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Embrace the power of words at our traditional Black History Month Poetry Slam! This event is more than just a gathering; it's a celebration and homage to the rich and diverse voices of Black artists - poets, storytellers, and visionaries from the Black, African, African American, and Caribbean communities.
Join us in keeping this vibrant tradition alive.
To participate please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/QgB1vmn1JW

Support Black Businesses Day-Pop Up Shops
February 8, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Support and showcase Black businesses!
The BSU invites Black-owned businesses in Utah to join our Pop-Up Shop event. If you own a business or know someone who does, share this link for table reservation.
Tabling is 100% free.

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African American Read-In
February 14, 2024
12 – 2 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

The National African American Read-In is the nation's first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.
Sign Up to read, here.

Multicultural Fashion Extravaganza
February 22, 2024
12 – 2 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

This is an opportunity for us to learn each other’s culture and experience fashion through different lenses. We would like for you all to participate and take part in the fashion show. To do so choose an outfit, and Sign Up here.

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