February

Black History Month

February 1 – 28, 2025

The university will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a diverse lineup of events to highlight the culture, contributions, creativity and legacy of the Black community.

Arts & Cultural Events

• Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES art exhibition at University of Arizona Museum of Art, runs through June 21, 2025
• Dreaming as a Method Against Solitary Confinement lecture by Dr. Alán Peláez López at ENR2 Room S225, Feb 6, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with In-Person Registration and Virtual Registration
• Graduate Student Creative Writing Workshop by Dr. Alán Peláez López at ENR2 Room S225, Feb 7, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with In-Person Registration and Virtual Registration
• Poetry Reading by Terrance Hayes at University of Arizona Poetry Center, 13, 7 pm
• Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in Main Library, CATalyst Studios, Feb 14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Rujeko Hockley, School of Art VASE Lecture at Center for Creative Photography 17, 5:30 pm
• Poetry Reading by Niki Herd at University of Arizona Poetry Center, 20, 7 p.m.
• MLK Holographic Mural & Video by visiting African American Student Affairs (AASA) in the MLK Building
• Black Lit Book Club Spring Kick Off at the MLK Bldg, Room 209, Feb 4, 6:30 pm
• Visit African American Art Village at the MLK Bldg, Room 209, Feb 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
• L.A.C.K. Makerspace Event at MLK Bldg, Room 209, Feb 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
• Black History Month Open Mic Night at MLK Bldg, Room 100, Feb 14, 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Community Events

• (BE)LOVED Reception on Saturday, Feb 1, 6 – 9p at The Projects/Space, 197 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ. The exhibition will be available from Feb 1 to Mar 7 centering the lived experiences of five artists of African heritage — Alanna Airitam, Granville Caroll, Lizz Denneau, Amber Doe, and bianca goyette — consider Black love and connection.
• Getting to the Root opens Tuesday, Feb 4 at ASU’s Harry Wood Gallery, 900 S Forest Mall, Tempe, AZ creates a space for fostering deeper cultural understanding and dialogue as well as amplifying critical practices from artists, educators, and scholars about this subject matter. In doing so, the exhibition examines the social constructions and driving forces behind discussions of Black hair. Featuring CFA alums: Amber C. Coleman (’23), Olivia Richardson (’22), and Tehan Ketema (’22).
• 2025 Tucson Black Film Club Festival on Saturday, Feb 15, 11a – 4p at Dunbar Pavilion, 325 W 2nd St, Tucson, AZ. The Dunbar Pavilion African American Art & Culture Center features two films: Mudbound (2017) a “Southern Gothic” film about racial myths, hubris, and violent consequences at the end of World War II and Hollywood Shuffle (1987), a hilarious comedy focused on role-playing and success.
• Musical Instrument Museum’s Celebrate Hip Hop on Saturday, Feb 14 and Sunday, Feb 15, 9a – 5p at the Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050. Learn about the roots of hip hop through interactive DJ workshops, live break dancing, lectures, and more.