This February, join this campus community in celebrating Black Futures Month, UC Davis’ shared vision of the trajectory for Black life on campus and beyond.
Black Futures Month represents the campus community commitment to remembering, celebrating and learning from the proud history of Black Americans and the promising future of all scholars who continue to bring innovation and excellence to our society.
A wide range of events are planned for the month, organized by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; the Cross Cultural Center; Intercollegiate Athletics; Student Housing and Dining Services; and more. A list of events is available on the Aggie Black Excellence website, including:
On Thursday (Feb. 6), the UC Davis’ National Pan-Hellenic Council will perform during halftime of the women’s basketball game. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
On Saturday (Feb. 8), check out the official Black Futures Month kick-off reception at the Manetti Shrem Museum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The free event will include light refreshments and opportunities to learn about campus initiatives supporting the African Diaspora and student success.
Immediately following the reception, one of this generation’s most exciting emerging voices in jazz, Braxton Cook, will take the stage at the Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall. Tickets are on sale now and include discounts for groups, employees and students.
On Feb. 11, UC Davis Athletics and the UC Davis African American Faculty and Staff Association will host a Black Faculty & Staff Student-Athlete Social at the Bruce Edwards Club Room at UC Davis Health Stadium from 6-8 p.m.
On Feb. 20, join the African and African American Alumni Association, or 5A, and Cal Aggie Alumni Association, or CAAA, for a special Black Futures Month basketball game and social. A pregame reception of light refreshments will take place at 5 p.m. before the UC Davis men’s basketball team takes on Cal State Bakersfield. The social costs $5 for CAAA members and $10 for nonmembers. RSVP for the social here and purchase discounted basketball game tickets here.
To conclude Black Futures Month, on Feb. 27, the Segundo, Tercero and Cuarto dining commons will serve a dinner menu featuring a cross-country array of delicious African American dishes. Dishes will be served from 5-9 p.m. at all three dining commons. Please note the dining commons will be closed from 4-5 p.m.
See the full Black Future Month events calendar.
Watch Chancellor Gary S. May, Inez Anders (Interim Director, Center for African Diaspora Student Success) and Zelewit Molla (Community Coordinator, Cross Cultural Center) share their message about reflecting on the historic contributions of African Americans, learning from our country’s struggles and triumphs, and recognizing the efforts of a new generation of Black leaders.