Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosts events to honor Black History Month

McDaniel College's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosts events in February in honor of Black History Month, including a Black History Month Convocation: Educational Showcase and Black History Month Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 8, and a discussion on “Navigating Higher Ed in the Current DEIJ Climate” on Thursday, Feb. 22. These events are free and open to the public.

Honoring Black History Month, McDaniel College — Black History Month events organized by McDaniel’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion include a Black History Month Convocation: Educational Showcase, Black History Month Convocation, and a discussion on “Navigating Higher Ed in the Current DEIJ Climate."

Update (02.21.24): McDaniel College hosts several events in February in honor of Black History Month.

Organized by McDaniel’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the events are free and open to the public.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McDaniel promotes and facilitates programming that supports the college’s diverse student population, including such topics as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, physical ability, and religion.

For more information, call 410-857-2459 or email odei@mcdaniel.edu.

Black History Month Events Schedule

View the DEI Events Calendar for additional events

For additional ways to honor Black History Month, visit:

McDaniel College Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Instagram

Student with Black Student Union poster — Black Student Union at McDaniel

Black History Month Convocation: Educational Showcase

Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:30 p.m.

Lower level, Roj Student Center

A showcase with various student organizations engaging in meaningful discussions and presentations for Black History Month.

Performance OOD — Levels of Excellence performs at "Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light"

Black History Month Convocation

Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.

Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center

Note: registration is required at www.mcdaniel.edu/bhm-event

Titled “A Journey Through Black Excellence,” this celebration of the history and culture of the African American community includes a keynote speaker and talent performances.

CANCELED: "Navigating Higher Ed in the Current DEIJ Climate: Part Two"

Thursday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m.

Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall

The second in a series of interactive discussions about navigating ongoing challenges to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education.

Additional information:

Requests for ASL interpreters are welcome and should be made as soon as possible (two weeks prior to the event preferred) by contacting the specific event organizer.
Other accommodation requests and questions can be directed to Conference Services at 410-857-2407. Visitors are asked to adhere to all health and safety policies and regulations in effect at the time of the event.

Feb 1, 2024