Africana Studies Celebrates 100 Years of Black History Month
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28
Honoring Our Roots, Strengthening Our Path, and Shaping Our Future.
The theme invites the CSUN community to explore and celebrate the vast and dynamic history of the African Diaspora — from the brilliance of ancient kingship to the enduring legacy of Black excellence across centuries. It uncovers generations of resilience, growth, and evolution, reminding us that our story is one of continual progress and transformation. By reflecting on the triumphs and struggles that have shaped our collective journey, we strengthen our path towards equity, unity, and empowerment. Most importantly, this theme centers the next generation of scholars and change-makers, whose innovation, leadership, and commitment will carry the community into a new era of achievement and possibility.
Schedule of Events
Memorial of Dr. Darryle Gatlin
Monday, February 9, 2026
4:00PM-6:00PM
Location: University Student Union | Grand Salon
Black Student Athlete Exchange
Monday, February 16, 2026
6:00PM-7:30PM
Location: University Student Union | Grand Salon
Bodies, Power, and Protest: Sport as a Site of Black Resistance
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10:00AM-11:15AM
Location: Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall 451
African American Cotillions — History, Culture, and Tradition
Thursday, February 19, 2026
11:00AM-1:00PM
Location: TBA | Please check back
Black Poetry Workshop: Annual Celebration of Black Poets and Poetry featuring PoetRoni Girl of LA
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: TBA | Please check back
The Black Trilogy: Shaping the Future Through Sound
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1:00PM-2:15PM
Location: University Student Union | Flintridge Room
Distinguished Visitor Speaker Program, 100 Years Black History Month Celebration Lecture with Professor Stephen A. Small
Wednesday, February 26, 2026
11:30AM-12:45AM
Location: University Student Union | Grand Salon
African American Empowerment Summit
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00AM-2:00PM
Location: University Student Union | Grand Salon

Requesting Accommodations
The CSUN Department of Africana Studies and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let us know. Note: If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact us at least 5 working days prior to the event. To request accommodations, please contact Dr. Cedric Hackett at cedric.hackett@csun.edu.
