Black History Month
Roots, Rhythm, & Resilience: 100 Years of Black History
Monday, February 2, 2026
Opening Ceremony & Vendor Fair
Roots, Rhythm, & Resilience: 100 Years of Black History
This year’s theme honors the legacy, creativity, and perseverance of Black communities throughout the past century. We will explore the deep roots that ground our identity, the rhythms that connect us through culture and expression, and the resilience that continues to move us forward in the pursuit of justice and equity.
Location: OAB Auditorium
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Keynote Speaker: Pastor DJ Criner - Saint Rest Baptist Church
Black Owned Vendor Fair
Location: In front of Old Administration Building and near small fountain
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Title: HBCU Caravan
Location: Cafeteria
Time: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Movie Screening: Third World Liberation Movement and the Birth of the Black Studies program
Location: FH 101
Time: 4:00PM
Presenter: Professor Auguste Kouadio
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Title: Sistah Circle: Black Voices
Location: Village Space (LI 140)
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Title: The Akan Proverbs and Epistemology
Location: FH 101
Time: 4:00PM
Presenter: Professor Auguste Kouadio
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Film Screening: Black N Black, Feature Length documentary by Director Zadi Zokou
Location: FH 101
Time: 6:00PM
Presenter: Professor Auguste Kouadio
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Title: Economic Prosperity Workshop - Real Estate Education
Location: OAB 251
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Presenter: Ms. Krishna Lott, Realtor - Pink Key Real Estate
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Title: Barbershop Talk - Relationships vs. Situationships
Location: Village Space (LI 140)
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Friday, February 20, 2026
Title: Gospel Fest
Location: OAB Auditorium
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Title: Wall of Honor Recognition Ceremony
Location: OAB 251
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Title: African Drum Circle
Location: In front of Student Services near small fountain
Time: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Facilitator: African Drum Interactive
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Closing Ceremony
Title: Black History Month Closing Ceremony
Location: OAB Auditorium
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Friday, February 27, 2026
The 2026 Trailblazers Award Banquet
Hosted by The African American Historical and Cultural Museum
Honoring: Associate Dean of Athletics, Dr. Derrick Johnson
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial - 808 4th Street, Clovis, Ca 93612
