The University will celebrate Black His/Herstory Month throughout February with multiple events such as movie nights, special meals, and African American-themed gatherings.
Since 1974, Westfield State University has held Black History Month events to inform the campus community and the community of Westfield about the continuing importance of representation for African American history, culture, and traditions. In 2017, the event’s name was changed to Black His/Herstory Month to emphasize the importance of women within the black community.
Westfield State University Black His/Herstory Month Events:
Feb. 6, 8 p.m., Owl’s Nest, Ely Campus Center
Movie night featuring “Harriet”
Feb. 12, 4:30-9 p.m., Dining Commons
A soul food dinner will be served.
Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ely Library
Douglass Day 2020 will feature a transcribe-a-thon with the papers of Anna Julia Cooper.
Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Owl’s Nest, Ely Campus Center
Black Excellence Trivia Night
Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Owl’s Nest, Ely Campus Center
R&B Karaoke Night
Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Owl’s Nest, Ely Campus Center
Open Mic Night (requesting performances representing Black artists, poets, musicians, etc.)
Feb. 27, 4 p.m., Owl’s Nest, Ely Campus Center
“I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin,” a film screening and guided discussion with Associate Professor of English Carol Bailey, Ph.D.
Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.,Owl’s Nest (Room 18), Ely Campus Center
Westfield State University’s Black Girls Rock Award Ceremony