Events planned to celebrate Black History Month | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Events planned to celebrate Black History Month Events planned to celebrate Black History Month Published: January 31, 2019 Author: Erin Blasko Dome and clouds. Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame. The University of Notre Dame will celebrate Black History Month with events including lectures, discussions and performances throughout February. The schedule is as follows: • “Unsung: The Exploration of the Sounds of Black Folk,” sponsored by Sacred Music at Notre Dame, Campus Ministry, the Graduate School, the Department of Africana Studies and the Program of Liberal Studies, 7 p.m. Feb. 8, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. • Black Hair Expo, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Department of Africana Studies, Office of Student Enrichment, Wabruda, Student Government and Gender Relations Center, 1 p.m. Feb. 10, LaFortune Ballroom (RSVP at Black Hair Expo Registration ). • "Voices of the Enslaved: Tales of Love and Longing," featuring Sophie White, associate professor of American studies at Notre Dame, together with musicians, activists and academics, including composer Odaline de la Martinez, Feb. 14, Notre Dame London Global Gateway. • Black Coffeehouse — Cultural Talent Show, sponsored by the Black Cultural Arts Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, LaFortune Ballroom • “The #MeToo Movement and the Role of Faculty and Staff,” professional development for faculty and staff, with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, 210 Duncan Student Center (register by email at msps@nd.edu). • MLK Jr. Study of Race Lecture Series — “The #MeToo Movement and the Intersectionality of Those Doing the Work and Those Getting the Credit for the Work,” with Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and Services, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 101 DeBartolo Hall. • Ecumenical prayer service and lunch, sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff Association, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Geddes Hall. Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu Posted In: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students September 13, 2022 Notre Dame observes Hispanic Heritage Month with events around campus July 22, 2022 Roxanne Gregg named executive director of Notre Dame TRIO programs July 08, 2022 University of Notre Dame hosts 2022 Latina/o Studies Association Conference June 23, 2022 Notre Dame to honor pioneers of Irish women’s athletics For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn