Mission
The mission of Black History Month programming at Northeastern is:
- To create an environment on Northeastern’s campus that promotes consciousness and societal values of individuals of the African Diaspora.
- To provide opportunities to all campus community members by making connections, inspiring, educating, and celebrating the richness of Black History.
Black History Month, originally designated as Negro History Week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, holds historical significance. Dr. Woodson deliberately selected February due to the birthdays of two influential figures in the Black American community, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
The Black History Month program, comprising a series of events, is meticulously curated by the Black History Month committee. This dedicated group comprises Northeastern faculty and staff, student organizations, and the dedicated team at the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute. Together, they work to honor and celebrate the rich contributions of Black individuals throughout history.
* Funding and support provided by the division of Student Affairs, Cultural and Spiritual Life, the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute, and the Department of African-American Studies.
