Black History Month Opening Celebration
| Date and Time | Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Audience | Open to all! |
| Sponsor | Black Employees of Bellevue College (BCOBC) and the Black Student Union (BCU) |
| Event Link | Click here to join on Zoom! Meeting ID: 858 9939 5760 Passcode: 533549 One tap mobile: +12532158782,,85899395760# US (Tacoma) |
| Description | February is Black History Month; it is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. The theme for the Opening Celebration this year is: Blackness: Historical Image vs. Future Change-makers. The celebration will include music, spoken word, notable acknowledgements, and more! |
Tuesday Teachin’ Together – Black Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement
| Date and Time | Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Audience | Open to all! |
| Sponsor | Bellevue College Association of Veterans |
| Event Link | Click here to join on Microsoft Teams! (updated 2/2 @ 4:15 pm) Or call in (audio only) +1 206-899-2345,,237236739# United States, Seattle |
| Description | In partnership with the Black Student Union affinity groups within the Bellevue College campus community will be hosting weekly educational and cultural events. This is in efforts to demonstrate intersectionality and the importance of unity as we continue to explore tactics in combating anti-blackness! For the first week of Black History Month, Bellevue College Veterans Association will conduct a presentation on Black Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement. |