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.
Our theme, Sankofa: Go Back and Get It, is an Akan term that loosely translates to "go back and get it," encourages us to reach back and learn from our past so that we may be well equipped to create and navigate our future.
A panel discussion on Africana Career Pathways in the Arts, featuring Oberlin Conservatory Professor of Jazz Saxophone Gary Bartz and other guests, in celebration of Black History Month. The event is...
Join us for the first in "Black and...", a series of conversations on intersectionality in the black community. We will engage with a panel of Afro-Latinx students and faculty who will...
Oberlin Assistant Professor of Dance Alysia Ramos will present a master class titled, Embodying Samba, a rhythmic dance of Afro-Brazillian origins. Come join us as Ramos teaches us about some of the...
Musical Crossroads at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is the topic of a presentation featuring guests Dwandalyn Reece and Timothy Anne Burnside in celebration...
Exploring the Aesthetics of African American Classical Music with Oberlin Conservatory Associate Dean for Academic Support Chris Jenkins in celebration of Black History Month. The event is part of...
As part of the Toni Morrison Society’s international read-in to celebrate the two black, living Nobel Laureates in Literature, this event will give anyone interested the opportunity to read...
Come celebrate the opening weekend of the much anticipated movie, Black Panther ! Wear your best Wakanda-inspired costume. Brought to you by the Multicultural Resource Center, Black History Month...
Student panel discussion facilitated by Atiya McGhee, senior area coordinator for Multicultural and Identity-Based Communities at Oberlin College. The event is part of Sankofa: Go Back and Get It,...
Come listen to Anita Dolce Vita, founder of DapperQ, present as a part of the Multicultural Resource Center’s annual QTPOC speaker series, My Name Is My Own. Dolce Vita also is a fashion and...
A presentation by Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Fredara Hadley about the "Black History of the Oberlin Conservatory." For more information on Professor Fredara Hadley ...
A Moses Hogan Sing-Along cosponsored by the Oberlin College Black Musicians Guild in celebration of Black History Month. Come prepared to sing the music of Hogan, a celebrated pianist and composer of...
Virtuoso violinist Regina Carter’s quest for beauty combined with her passion for excellence did not escape the attention of the MacArthur Foundation, which awarded Carter its prestigious...
This panel discussion, "What’s My Name, Fool? Black Athletes, Activism, and the Media," will feature Jimmy King, retired professional basketball player and member of the University of...
Fashion show featuring African-influenced clothing created by young black designers from around the country. The show will also include musical performances and dance sequences. The event is part of...
Come over to Afrikan Heritage House and partake of the closing dinner to mark the conclusion of our events relating to our celebration of Black History Month. All are welcome.
