Black History Month

Hairitage: Our Stories, Our Power celebrates the beauty, creativity, and strength woven through Black hair as a living expression of identity and resilience. Through storytelling and cultural dialogue...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Oberlin College Libraries will celebrate Frederick Douglass’ birthday by participating in the Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon event. You can drop in for as long (or as little) as you like. Watch this...

Step into the elegant charm of the 1800s with an Afternoon Tea Party in honor of one Oberlin’s esteemed alumnus John Mercer Langston (1829 - 1897). Join us for a long-overdue dedication of Langston...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Celebrate the care, creativity, and community at the heart of Black hair. Learn protective style tips and tricks from Carmella Williams, Founder & CEO of Carmella Marie, a holistic hair & beauty...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Come celebrate the iconic literary genius and Lorain, Ohio native, Toni Morrison, on her birthday at a screening of The Foreigner’s Home, a feature-length documentary film that explores the vision and...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Interested in a community where you can bond over shared culture or interests? Not sure where to start but want to learn more? Come to an open house for the Afrikan Heritage House (A House)...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

The Artistic Director of the International Contemporary Ensemble George Lewis will present a lecture with Oberlin's Composition, TIMARA and Musicology departments in Clonick Hall. This event is free...

Oberlin Sinfonietta focuses on a wide range of compositions by composers from the last 100 years. This concert will be conducted by Timothy Weiss in Warner Concert Hall and features composer-in...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Join us for a panel discussion on Improvisation with the Artistic Director of the International Contemporary Ensemble George Lewis, Associatie Professor of Jazz Voice LaTanya Hall, and Associate...

Join us for a panel discussion on "Composing While Black" with the Artistic Director of the International Contemporary Ensemble George Lewis, Assistant Professor of African American and African...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Hosted by the Multicultural Resource Commons and the Office of Gender, Sexuality, and Attraction Initiatives, this gathering is designed to foster connection, mentorship, and empowerment. This year’s...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Join historian and ASALH Executive Council Member Everett F. Hardy Il in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month. This talk will explore the founding of ASALH, the legacy of...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Musician, activist, and educator Brandi Waller-Pace will discuss their career path that has led them to the stage, the classroom, and the forefront of arts activism. Oberlin alumna Rhiannon Giddens...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Join us for snacks and fun as we watch the 60th Super Bowl and halftime show! Thie event is co-hosted by A-House, BSAG, Brotherhood, and SOY. Open to all members of the Oberlin campus community

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

African-Americans have long been pioneers in STEM fields. Come to the Science Library to read about their work, inventions, successes, and the impact they had in their respective fields. They are the...

Enjoy a special dinner in Lord-Saunders Dining Hall as we celebrate the start of Black History Month! Open to all members of the Oberlin campus community