Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (ODEMA), is proud to host a series of Black History Month events highlighting multiple facets of African American culture.
February 3 • 7 p.m.
The Signal a Doo Wop Rhapsody
Arts & Sciences Building, Theatre
80-minute musical celebration honoring the legacy of Gary’s own Vivian Carter, the first black female owner of a record label. This event is co-hosted with the IU Northwest Department of Minority Studies.
February 9 • 6 p.m.
Shared Legacies Film & Panel Discussion
Bergland Auditorium
Film examining the collaboration of Black and Jewish civil rights advocates, with panel discussion to follow. This event is co-hosted with the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence.
February 14 • 1 p.m.
Black History Trivia Event
Bergland Auditorium
Brother 2 Brother will host a Black History Month trivia game.
February 15 • 1 p.m.
Screening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Bergland Auditorium
Brother 2 Brother will host a Black History Month film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
February 23 • 1 p.m.
Screening of “Till”
Bergland Auditorium
Brother 2 Brother will host a Black History Month film Till, recounting the historical events surrounding the death of Emmett Till.