UIC Black History Month
Introduction
The UIC Black History Month 2026 Student Planning Committee invites students, faculty, and staff to participate in this year’s Black History Month recognition from February 1-28, 2026.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of Africans and African Americans and a time to acknowledge the central role of Black people in U.S. history. In observance of this important month, the University of Illinois Chicago has scheduled several campus events.
This year, we honor the theme "Stories of Our Resistance and Resilience."
Black History Month Events
BPhSA Churro Fundraiser
AAAN x MSLC Stem Panel
Sista Squad : Black Women in Leadership: Panel & Networking
B.U.I.L.D: The Bond of Brotherhood
AAAN x Dining Hall Takeover
Black History Month Fashion Show: 100 Years of Legacy in Threads
AAAN Soul Food Tasting
The Black Marketplace
Black History Month Night (UIC Men's Basketball vs. Bradley)
Black Film Screening: Dope
Black Excellence Ball: An All Black Affair
AAAN x Dining Hall Takeover + Pop-Up Advising
Information
Black History Month Planning Committee
Black History Month (BHM) at UIC is a collaborative effort between students, staff and faculty here at the university. The Center for Student Involvement is thankful for their support. The following are co-sponsors & collaborators for BHM 2022:
African-American Cultural Center
African American Academic Network
African Student Council
Black Student Union
Black Grad Student Association
CHANCE Program
Chancellors Committee on the Status of Blacks
Collegiate 100
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Honors College
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Inc. – UIC
National Society of Black Engineers UIC Chapter
Office of Diversity Equity & Engagement
UIC Alumni
University Library
Women’s Leadership And Resource Center