February is Black History Month (BHM) – a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black and African diasporic peoples.

The Black History Month Planning Committee, in partnership with the Equity and Inclusion Office and other partners throughout McMaster, are holding virtual and in-person events throughout the month.

Please check back here as more events are added over the coming days and weeks.

Mohawk Black History Month Event 

Mon., February 27 – 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MacIntyre Performing Arts Centre – Mohawk College

Presenting legendary civil rights activist Minijean Brown-Trickey, former child soldier turned performer/peace activist Emmanuel Jal, and Ugandan dance sensation Suubi Dance in Hamilton for Black History Month.

Register here

Event Organizers: NEXIM International Development Organization (NIDO)

Diversity Through the Eyes of Stories with Chidiebere Ibe 

Mon., February 27 – 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Zoom

 You are invited to join the Faculty of Health Sciences on February 27th 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT in welcoming Chidiebere Ibe, Nigerian medical illustrator, medical student and aspiring pediatric neurosurgeon, known for his famous illustration of a Black pregnant woman with a Black fetus. He is a TEDx speaker who has gained global recognition for his work and continues to actively work to expand the frontiers of diversity and inclusion in the health care system.

Please register on Zoom to join the event

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact: Faculty Affairs

Event Organizers: Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty Affairs and FHS Equity Diversity Inclusion and Indigenous Reconciliation Committee Black Excellence Working Group

Let’s Talk About Race: Celebrating Black Faculty 

Mon., February 27 – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: TBA – Check @BHMatMac for details

Black, Indigenous and racialized students, staff and faculty are invited to a facilitated discussion. Dr. Selina Mudavanhu and Dr. Nathan Andrews will discuss their journey in academia and what they are looking forward to doing at McMaster.

Registration is required: Email desairj@mcmaster.ca using your McMaster email and include “LTAR, [First name, last name]” in subject line.

For more information visit: PACBIC Working Groups

Hosted by: Race, Racism and Racialization (R3) PACBIC Working Group and the Equity and Inclusion Office. This initiative is supported by McMaster University’s President and Vice-Chancellor’s Fund.

Event Organizers: R3, EIO

Black Alumni Career Panel 

Tues., February 28 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom

Meet alumni with varied career paths and hear about fields of work from tech to the not-for profit sector. Hear how volunteerism fits in their lives and how the path after university can take surprising and rewarding turns! Accomplished, down to earth and happy to connect with you – make some great connections with alumni in this engaging career-focused conversation.

Questions can be pre-submitted or during Q&A session. Register here.

Event Organizers: Office of Alumni Engagement

Dear Younger Self: Digital Narratives by 3rd/4th Year Black Students 

Wed., March 1 – 4 p.m.
L. R. Wilson Concert Hall

Dr. Selina Mudavanju and Rose Adusei in collaboration with the BSSC is bringing you an evening of digital storytelling and conversations focused on the narratives of third- and fourth-year Black students in higher education. Light finger snacks and refreshments to be provided!

Event Organizers: 20/20 Hindsight Project Team in collaboration with the Black Student Success Centre

Let’s Talk About Race: Celebrating Black Muslim Excellence 

Tues., March 7 – 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: TBA – Check @BHMatMac for details

Let’s Talk About Race invites you to our annual discussion on Muslim Identity, Muslim Studies and Islamophobia to commemorate the fifth Anniversary of the 2017 Quebec Mosque Shooting.

We have invited two amazing McMaster members for an invigorating discussion; Sumia Ali and Fatimah Jackson-Best will join us on what Black Muslim identity means to them.

Registration is required: Email desairj@mcmaster.ca using your McMaster email and include “LTAR, [First name, last name]” in subject line.

For more information visit: PACBIC Working Groups

Hosted by: Race, Racism and Racialization (R3) PACBIC Working Group and the Equity and Inclusion Office. This initiative is supported by McMaster University’s President and Vice-Chancellor’s Fund.

Event Organizers: R3, EIO