Each February, the Corvallis School District observes and honors Black History Month as a time for collective education and reflection. Black History Month provides many opportunities to honor countless examples of courage, resilience, generosity, empathy, and resolve. In observing Black History Month, we have an opportunity to deepen our understanding of our history. This month matters, and in the words of Martin Luther King Jr, “the time is always right to do what is right.”
During this month of February, we encourage those in the community to seize this time to learn and do more, to engage in courageous conversations with others, and celebrate this Black History month with empathy and openness.
Upcoming Events
Here are some upcoming opportunities to celebrate Black History Month:
Oregon State University
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Keynote with Jelani Cobb | February 1, 2023, 7:00 pm | This event is free at LaSells Stewart Center |
| Black Excellence | February 2, 2023, 7:00 pm | Toyota Club at Reser Stadium, Gate C, Level C. |
| Community Dialogue- Power of Color: Conversations about Colorism | February 9, 2023, 4:00 pm | Memorial Union (MU), 13 Multipurpose Room |
| My People are Rising: The History and Legacy of the Black Panthers in the Pacific Northwest | February 9, 2023, 5:30 pm | Memorial Union, Horizon Room |
| The Making of American Whiteness: The History of Race in America | February 16, 2023, 5:00 - 7:30 pm | Memorial Union, Horizon Room |
Albany Public Library
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Community Quilt and Film | February 11, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
| Tommy Terrific | February 18, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
| Dreamgirls Film and Trivia | February 25, 2023, 1:00 - 4:30 pm |