MiraCosta College celebrates Black History Month in February!
Heritage Month Events and Activities
View the Black History Month flyer
Activities
Physical Displays on first and second floors of the Oceanside Campus Library (OC 1200)
In the first floor lobby, a "Gee’s Bend Quilt" display has a reproduction of one of
their famous quilts hanging with materials documenting these famous quilts’ history.
Created by descendants of slaves in an enclave along the Alabama River, the quilts
were “discovered” by an art collector and made famous through national art museums
& exhibitions. In 2006, the United States Postal Service commemorated the Gee’s Bend
Quilts in postage stamps in the American Treasures series that showcases beautiful
works of American fine art and crafts. This exhibit is curated by Corinne Pitcher.
On the second floor, Student Equity is showcasing the “Resilience in the Face of Adversity” display, which honors the work of nine historical figures who are not necessarily the most well-known black figures in history, but have stories that go untold. These individuals sparked change and made an indelible mark on Black History.
Virtual Displays by librarians at https://library.miracosta.edu/blackhistory
Events
*Events may change.
State of the Black Campus Kick Off
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Aztlan A&B (Building 3400)
Join the Black and African American community for fellowship as we kick off Black
History Month. Let’s go beyond the surface to learn about the experiences and perceptions
of the Black community at MiraCosta.
Umoja Porch Talk: Black Love
Friday, February 7, 2020
12pm - 1pm
Aztlan B (Building 3400)
This workshop will take a dive into the importance and values gains from expressing
black love. We will also have an open discussion on how we as a Black community can
implement Black love in our daily lives.
Black Feminism Workshop
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
1:30pm - 3pm
Aztlan A&B (Building 3400)
Learn about Black feminist thought from Shawntae Mitchum, and explore how it can be
used to raise consciousness and empowerment in the Black community.
Project LIKE Global Literacy Fair
Thursday, February 13, 2020
9am - 1:30pm
Del Rio Elementary School
The fair will feature Project LIKE Literacy Leaders reading books with youth about
prominent Black figures and then engaging youth (grades 1-5) in creative literacy
activities.
CLC College Hour: Drumming & Resource Tables
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
2pm - 3pm
CLC Community Room
In celebration of Black History Month, please join us during College Hour as we engage
in an interactive African Drumming performance that will feature the cultural and
historical significance of African drumming. This event will also feature a Black
Resource Fair, which is a space for students to engage with on-campus and community
resources
OCN College Hour: Resource Fair & Drumming
Thursday, February 20, 2020
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Oceanside Campus Fountain Area
In celebration of Black History Month, please join us during College Hour as we engage
in an interactive African Drumming performance that will feature the cultural and
historical significance of African drumming. This event will also feature a Black
Resource Fair, which is a space for students to engage with on-campus and community
resources.
Soul Fusion: Jazz & Jokes
Saturday, February 22, 2020
5pm - 8:30pm
Concert Hall (Building 2400)
Jazz and Jokes is a wonderful fusion of live music and hilarious comedians coming
together for an amazing experience and a worthy cause. Give at umojasoulfusion.givesmart.com
Black August: A History of the Black Freedom Struggle and Why it Still Matters: An
Open Lecture
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Aztlan A&B (Building 3400)
Join History Professor Mychal Odom for an open lecture that explore the relevance
of the legacy of Black August, a period of Black resistance, for our lives today.
SAN College Hour: Drumming & Resource Tables
Thursday, February 27, 2020
12:30pm - 1:30pm
In celebration of Black History Month, please join us during College Hour as we engage
in an interactive African Drumming performance that will feature the cultural and
historical significance of African drumming. This event will also feature a Black
Resource Fair, which is a space for students to engage with on-campus and community
resources.
Women's Suffrage March Re-Enactment
Friday, February 28, 2020
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Administration to the Library
To honor the leadership of Black women who walked in the women’s suffrage march in
memory of those who marched and those who were not invited, we will be re-enacting
the Women’s Suffrage march through campus from the gym to the library display.
Black Nerds Expo
Saturday, February 29, 2020
10am - 4pm
Student Center (Building 3400)
Explore and celebrate Black comics, books, art, video games, pop culture, and science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) alongside like-minded individuals.
Visit blacknerdsexpo.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I would like to table for one of the events above. Is that possible?
For the Black Resource Fair and, if space allows, the Black Nerds Expo, it is possible
to table. Please email Student Equity at studentequity@miracosta.edu with your organization's or department's name, contact information, and which event
you would like to table.
Black History Month is Presented By
- Black History Month Planning Committee
- MiraCosta College Student Equity Department
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Umoja Community Club (UCC)
Contact
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Jodi Mulhall
she / her / hers
Student Services Coordinator
Oceanside Campus
760.757.2121 x6900
jmulhall@miracosta.edu
History and Heritage Months are a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
