Alabama A&M University will mark Black History Month with a series of events throughout February. The university aims to highlight culture, service, entrepreneurship, and the ongoing legacy of Black history and leadership.
A main event for the month is the Black History Month Legacy Gala, scheduled for February 19 at 6 p.m. in the Knight Center Ballroom. Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., a nationally recognized scholar, author, and public commentator, will be featured at the gala. Glaude is known for his work on race, democracy, and American society. He is a New York Times bestselling author and serves as a distinguished professor at Princeton University. He also appears regularly in national media to discuss social and political issues.
Glaude has written several books, including “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own” and “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul.” His work addresses both historical and current challenges in the United States while encouraging civic engagement.
In addition to the Legacy Gala, Alabama A&M University will host various student-centered activities:
– On February 4, there will be a kickoff event with food trucks, student entrepreneurs, music, and activities at Elmore Gymnasium.
– A blood drive is planned for February 9 at Ralph Lee Student Center Bulldog Den.
– On February 11, “Flavor of the Hill and Marketplace” will take place on The Quad with food vendors and student entrepreneurs.
– Students can participate in a community service project making blankets for people experiencing homelessness on February 18 at Ralph Lee Student Center Bulldog Lounge.
– The Bulldog Legacy and Impact Awards will be presented during the Legacy Gala on February 19.
– A talent showcase is set for February 21 at Elmore Gymnasium.
Black History Month carries particular importance at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For students at these institutions, it serves as both a reminder of past resilience and leadership as well as motivation to continue working toward an inclusive future.
