Miami Dade College (MDC) will celebrate Black History Month in February with various events.

MDC's Black History Month Celebration

Numerous community and educational events will be held on each of MDC's eight campuses to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in the United States.

As mentioned, one of the events prepared for the celebration is a pastor's discussion on the historical significance of the African American church.

The community was encouraged to participate in the talk about the impact of Black spiritual institutions in earlier civil rights movements and the rallies for social change and equality today. 

A question and answer portion will be followed after the discussion.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Kendall Campus, Room K413, 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL.

Aside from the pastor's discussion, the following are the year's highlights of the MDC's celebration across its campus:

A thought-provoking presentation and roundtable discussion about the past and continuing legacy of the Black Resilience movement will be held on Feb. 2, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Padron Campus, Bldg. 3000, Rm. 3103, 627 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL.

The 17th Annual African American Read-In was initiated by English and Communications, Student Life, and Miami Book Fair Year-Round, with support from the International Reading Association. 

It unites over one million readers from across the country to honor African American literature. 

It was held on Monday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Campus, Lehman Theater, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., Miami, Fl.

Also, a talent show available to all MDC staff, students, and employees will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Hialeah Campus, Student Services Lobby, 1780 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL.

Moreover, author and professor Stephen Balkaran will explore his most recent publication, America's Promise: Chasing the Dream of Civil Rights, in the Black History Month Speaker Series.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL.

Furthermore, the Medical Campus will host a Health Fair featuring a variety of Health Screenings and a Farm Share Grocery Giveaway on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atrium of Medical Campus, 950 NW 20th Street, Miami, Florida 33127.

In addition, African-American composers are presented in a unique musical presentation by Professors Mitchell and Bumpers on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at West Campus, Room 2218, 3800 NW 115th Avenue, Doral, Florida.

MDC will conduct a transfer college fair with Florida private and public schools, HBCUs, and other U.S. higher education institutions for its last Black Heritage event. 

The opportunities available to students include internships, scholarships, and transfers. 

It will also have a living museum where community members will discuss their experiences with students. 

The Arthur and Polly Mays Arts High School jazz band will provide entertainment and music in the interim.

It is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Homestead Campus: D Building Foyer and Café Patio 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL.

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the accomplishments of African Americans and an opportunity to recognize their crucial role in the history of the United States. 

The African American History Month evolved from 'Negro History Week,' which was the brainchild of eminent historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. 

Since 1976, every president of the United States has formally recognized February as Black History Month.

 

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