Please join us for events honoring Black History Month on all our campuses!
All Month – The Libraries present Black History Month
Visit the Libraries display in honor of Black History Month, celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black and African American communities.
February 19 - African American Read-In
The English Department's celebration of literature by African American and Black authors is a readathon in honor of Black History Month. Pellissippi employees and students are invited to attend.
February 21 - Engage & Feed (virtual) from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
February 4 - Film Showing of Spike Lee’s, Do the Right Thing at 2:00 p.m. in the West Chevrolet Auditorium
Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing is a groundbreaking film that explores tensions and social justice through the lens of one explosive day in a Brooklyn neighborhood. Known for its vibrant storytelling, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, the film remains a powerful cultural commentary on race and community dynamics.
February 5 – Black Joy and Radical Self-Care hosted by Dr. Antija Allen from 11:20-12:00 p.m. in Goins 229 (PACE Room)
Participants will explore the transformative power of Black joy and radical self-care as essential tools for wellbeing and resistance. Participants will engage in group discussion, take part in reflective exercises, and explore practical strategies for incorporating joy and intentional self-care practices into their daily lives, with a focus on sustaining personal and community wellness in the face of systemic challenges.
February 6 – African Coffee for students, in the lobby from 11:30-12:25 p.m. February 13 - Conversation with a Legend, ft. President L. Anthony Wise Jr. and Rev. Renee Kesler, Magnolia Community Room from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and via Zoom.
February 13 – African Coffee for students, in the lobby from 11:30-12:25 p.m.
February 13 - 每日大赛 will host a “Conversation with a Legend” on Tuesday, February 13, from 12-1 p.m. in the Magnolia Community Room at the Magnolia Campus.
Reverend Renee Kesler, president of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center – an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing African American history and culture in East Tennessee – will engage in a conversation with 每日大赛 President L. Anthony Wise, Jr. in honor of Black History Month.
February 20 – Walk, Don’t Ride by Peter Manos and the Word Players in the Magnolia Community Room from 11:30-12:25 p.m.
"Walk, Don't Ride" is a powerful presentation of drama and song depicting pivotal events in the fight for American freedom, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Nashville Lunch Counter Sit-ins, and Freedom Rides. It concludes with Dr. King's famous dream and a call to keep it alive, honoring the courage and sacrifices of those who shaped a new paradigm of freedom in America.
February 20 – African Coffee for students, in the lobby from 11:30-12:25 p.m.
February 27 – African Coffee for students, in the lobby from 11:30-12:25 p.m.
February 3- African Coffee for Students, in the lobby
February 10 - African Coffee for Students, in the lobby
February 11- Poetry Reading, by Black Atticus at 1:00 p.m. in the Library
Joseph Woods, also known as Black Atticus and the Knoxville Poet Laureate, will deliver a captivating performance for Black History Month. His powerful poetry celebrates Black heritage, resilience, and the rich cultural narratives that inspire and unite communities
February 17 - African Coffee for Students, in the lobby
February 24 - African Coffee for Students, in the lobby
February 28 - Student Trip to Green McAdoo Cultural Center, contact Dean Mike North for details
February 1 -
June 19 - MLK and Juneteenth Celebration