SMU celebrates Black History Month

DALLAS (SMU) — SMU is celebrating Black History Month during February with a variety of programs and presentations.

The observance is coordinated by the Association of Black Students and SMU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The month includes movies and the annual Black Excellence Ball.

A calendar of events follows. Please send questions to multicultural@smu.edu.

• Friday, February 3

   Film Screening: Color of Friendship
   7 p.m. | McCord Auditorium

   

• Wednesday, February 15

   African Culture Fair & Art Showcase
   7 p.m. | HT Commons

   

• Friday, February 10

   Film Screening: American Promise
   7 p.m. | McCord Auditorium

   

• Monday, February 13

   ABS Meeting
   6 p.m. | HT Forum

   

• Thursday, February 16

   Girl Chat
   Time | Location TBA

   Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

   

• Friday, February 17

   Film Screening: Muhammed Ali
   7 p.m. | McCord Auditorium

   Sponsored by the Athletic Department

   

• Monday, February 20

   Black History Month Luncheon
   12-2 p.m. | Karcher Auditorium
   *RSVP required to smublsa@gmail.com

   Sponsored by the Black Law Students Association 

   

• Tuesday, February 21^st

   Black Professional Networking
   7 p.m. | Location

   Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council

   

• Thursday, February 23

   Black History Month Chapel
   11 am | Perkins Chapel

   Sponsored by the Black Seminarians Association

   

• Friday, February 24

   Progression of a Black Woman
   7 p.m. | HT Theatre

   Sponsored by Sisters Supporting Sisters

   

• Saturday, February 25

   Black Excellence Ball
   7 p.m. | HT Ballrooms
   Tickets: *Tickets required https://link.smu.edu/events/black-excellence-ball

   Sponsored by the Black Student Alumni Association

   

• Monday, February 27

   ABS Meeting: Know Your Rights
   6 p.m. | HT Forum

   

• Tuesday, February 28

   BHM Cookout
   7 p.m. |HT Varsity

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