Black History Month — Roots, Rhythm and Resilience: 100 Years of Black History

Jan 30, 2026 —

Roots, Rhythm & Resilience: 100 Years of Black History is the theme of this year’s Black History Month celebration at Fresno City College. It is hosted by the African American Faculty and Staff Association. The month-long celebration begins on Monday, February 2 with an Opening Ceremony at 12:00 p.m. in the Old Administration Building Auditorium.

The Opening Ceremony will include the singing of the Black National Anthem by FCC student Dwight Samuel and a Libation Ceremony by FCC students. This year’s keynote speaker is Pastor DJ Criner from Saint Rest Baptist Church. This year events will be held at Fresno City College. See the attached flier or links to view all the events.

Week 1:

2/2 -2/27 – Black Quilters Display in the FCC Library
2/2 – Black Owned Vendor Fair in front of the Old Administration Building (OAB) from 11:00 am -3:00 pm
2/3 – Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caravan (HBCU) in the FCC Cafeteria from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
2/3 – Movie Screening: Third World Liberation Movement and the Birth of Black Studies Program in Forum Hall 101 at 4:00 pm

Week 2:

2/11 - Sistah Circle: Black Voices from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Library Building, LI-140
2/12- Presentation: The Akan Proverbs and Epistemology from 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Forum Hall 101

Week 3:

2/17 – Film Screening: Black n Black, documentary by director Zadi Zokou at 4:00 pm in Forum Hall 101
2/18 – Economic Prosperity Workshop, Real Estate Education from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in OAB 251
2/19 - Barbershop: Relationships vs. Situationships from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Library Building, LI-140
2/20 – Gospel Fest, 6:00 pm in the OAB Auditorium

Closing Week:

2/24 – State Center Community College District Wall of Honor Ceremony, 5:30 – 7:30 pm in OAB 251
2/25 - African Drum Circle, 12:30 – 1:30 pm in front of the Student Services Building, near the small fountain
2/26 Black History Month—Closing Ceremony – 12:00 - 1:00 pm, OAB Auditorium

All events are free and open to the public. Updates can be found at the Black History Month Webpage

State Center Community College District

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