Throughout February, university offices, departments, student clubs, and organizations will host a wide range of programs and activities to celebrate and honor African American and Black heritage.

To view the full list of Black History Month events, please visit SB Engaged. 

If you require any special accommodations, please contact our office at dice@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-9912 at least 3–5 business days prior to the event.

Is Your Group Planning an Event for Black History Month?

We invite campus partners to submit their Black History Month–related programs to be featured on the official BHM Calendar.

How to Add Your Event to the BHM Calendar:

• Submit your event through SB Engaged.
• Be sure to select the Black History Month category to ensure your event appears on the BHM Calendar page.

If your organization does not yet have an SB Engaged page:

• Request a page using this form.
• Once approved, follow the SB Engaged Instructions for Organizations with Pages to submit your event.

We look forward to highlighting the many meaningful programs happening across campus in celebration of Black History Month.

Sincerely,
Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives
Stony Brook University
dice@stonybrook.edu | (631) 632-9912

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In February, Stony Brook University will honor the culture, history, and enduring contributions of the Pan-African community through educational and cultural programs reflecting the 2026 theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations.

This year’s theme invites the campus community to reflect on the origins, evolution, and impact of Black History Month, while celebrating the legacy, resilience, and achievements of African Americans and the global African diaspora across generations.

The Black History Month tradition is designed to increase awareness about the historical legacy of the African American/Black experience and its continued significance in the ongoing pursuit of equality, inclusion, social change, and social justice.

Please visit this website regularly for up-to-date program information.

Black History Month is coordinated by Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement, the Department of Africana Studies, and the Black History Month Committee.

For more information, please contact us at (631) 632-9912.

A Century of Black History Commemorations: Opening Ceremony

The Black History Month Committee invites the university community to gather in the Union Ballroom for the formal inauguration of Black History Month 2026. This year’s observance carries profound historical significance as we align with the official ASALH theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” We gather not merely to observe a tradition, but to reaffirm that the contributions, scholarship, and lived experiences of the African Diaspora remain central to our academic mission and global cultural narrative.

This opening ceremony will serve as both a reflection and a call to action—honoring a century of remembrance, resistance, and intellectual legacy while charting the path forward.

Event Highlights

Distinguished Keynote Addresses
Join Dr. Jazmen Moore and Dr. Jarrett Drake for a thought-provoking exploration of the evolution of Black history commemorations. Their remarks will examine how Dr. Woodson’s original vision continues to serve as a contemporary blueprint for liberation, scholarship, and social progress.

The Centennial Perspective
A reflective look at 100 years of cultural resilience, examining how public commemorations of Black history have reshaped American society and influenced global thought.

Student Showcases
Curated performances by our students that honor the legacy of the past century while lifting up the voices and visions of the next generation.

Catered Luncheon
Guests will enjoy a complimentary catered lunch.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Stony Brook University Union Ballroom- 203

We invite you to join us for an afternoon dedicated to a century of truth, resilience, intellectual legacy, and transformative history..