Black History Month
Black History Month at Oberlin, recognized since 1967, has helped to foster greater awareness of the history, politics, culture, and economics of the African diaspora. Our annual celebration features prominent civic and political leaders, scholars, and musicians of African descent, as well as events in arts, literature, and performance aesthetics that make our observance more enriching. The theme of Oberlin’s 2021 Black History Month celebration is “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black”. Our theme is inspired by the Nina Simone song of the same name, which was an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement and written in memory of playwright and writer Lorraine Hansberry.
Noted scholar Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, now known as Black History Month. His extensive research on black life and culture continues today through the organization he founded: the Association for the Study of African American Life and History or ASALH.

Past Events
A Celebration of Black Artistry: An Introduction by Chris Jenkins
7:30 pm

Guest Recital and Q&A: Nathalie Joachim, flutist
8:00 pm

Symposium: Decentering the Canon in the Conservatory
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Power, Policy, and the Black Agenda
7:30 pm

Marisol LeBrón ’07 Zoom Lecture: Policing Solidarity
7:30 pm

A Celebration of Black Artistry: Faculty Recital
7:30 pm

Soul Session Allstars: The Alumni Edition
7:30 pm

Where the Money Reside: A Financial Literacy Workshop
3:00 pm

The Journey of a Black Jewish Man in America
8:00 pm

Sí Soy, Negra. Negra Soy: A Discussion on Afro-Latin Representation in Media
7:00 pm

WNBA: A Full Court Press for Social Change
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Black Queer Nightlife Panel
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Black Power of Hip Hop Dance: On Kinethic Politics
7:00 pm

A Celebration of Black Artistry: Faculty Recital hosted by Katherine Jolly
7:30 pm

Afrikan Heritage House Lecture Series Presents Lisa Cortés
7:30 pm

Lecture: Fused: Pop Ideas & Classical Sounds
3:00 pm

Panel discussion: Moses Hogan ’79 and the Evolution of the African American Choral Tradition
7:00 pm

A discourse for de-composing dance and choreographing breath
7:00 pm

A Celebration of Black Artistry: Recital Hosted by Jeff Scott
7:30 pm

Quarantine Couture: The Black History Month Fashion Show
7:00 pm

A Celebration of Black Artistry: Faculty Recital
4:30 pm
