Black History Month
This February we honor National Black History Month and the theme of “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”
Understanding the 2026 Theme
"2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps institutionalized the teaching, study, dissemination, and commemoration of Black history when they founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915."
Honoring and Celebrating at RIC
Rhode Island College is hosting a number of events and opportunities to honor Black History Month. We hope you'll participate, learn, celebrate, and enjoy with us! These events are a chance for students to connect, learn, and celebrate Black history and culture together. Whether you come to one event or many, there’s something for everyone.
Questions?
The Unity Center
The Unity Center serves as a brave space on campus for all students to engage in meaningful and critical conversations that challenge systems of oppression.
- unitycenter@ric.edu
- 401-456-8791
- Ground Floor of Donovan Dining Center