Black Legacy Month 2024

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*The Black Legacy Month 2024 Logo for "Melanin Mosaic" was designed by students, Tiana Davis '25 and Cameron Maddox '24 *

Black Legacy Month (BLM) is a time in which the entire Dartmouth community comes together to celebrate and recognize the triumphs, struggles, and excellence of Blackness at Dartmouth. This year, BLM 2024 focuses on the empowerment and uplifting of the Black community through the lenses of Black creatives.

This year's theme is Melanin Mosaic: The Black Rebirth where we seek to highlight the past, present, and future of the Black Arts Movement through music, literature, visual and performing arts. Many Black artists and musicians within the Black Arts Movement delved into the African roots of fashion, film, poetry, photography, dance, and music genres. Despite the appropriation of historical Black art forms, this month brings us together to celebrate the authenticity, creativity, and resilience of Black artists, recognizing the integral role that art played in shaping African American identity and culture.

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Opening Ceremony
Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at 5:30PM
Collis Common Ground 

Register here via Dartmouth Groups: https://dartgo.org/blmopeningceremony 

It's the first day of Black Legacy Month! Come take a look at all we have stored for the month, eat some great food, get merchandise, win free raffle prizes, and watch performances!

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BLM Lock-In  
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8PM
Collis Center 

BLM is collaborating with Collis After Dark to host an evening of board games, crafts, movies, and video games. Multiple rooms in Collis will be used for the various activities. 

Co-Sponsors: Collis After Dark, BGAM, AAM,MoCA, and DCC

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DBSAA Field Day
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 4PM
Graham Indoor Practice Facility - Levrone Field House

On February 3rd, DBSAA is hosting the third annual Field Day event. With this event's past success, we want to continue to provide our community with a dynamic and inclusive sports experience amidst the cold winter months. This event has historically drawn in over 30 Division 1 athletes to participate in a series of contests and games. This year however, we are hoping to partner with the Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color (DACC) in order to incorporate fun team games and competitions into a weekend social for kids and families! We aim to expand our much needed social break into the lives of the youth, and to serve the families by providing a vibrant space for camaraderie and advocacy!

Co-Sponsors: DBSAA and DACC
 

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Meklit Hadero Dinner
February 2, 2024 at 5:30PM
Shabazz Center Mural Room

West House, in conjunction with the Shabazz Center for Intellectual Inquiry will be hosting Ethiopian-American Jazz vocalist and songwriter Meklit Hadero. Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian American vocalist, songwriter, composer and cultural activist. Her lyrics in English and Amharic connect to our shared humanity, reminding us that "everything that we are was made in a supernova."

Dinner will be catered by Base Camp.
 

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Meklit Hadero Concert
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 8PM
Rollins Chapel 

A concert by Meklit Hadero, an Ethiopian-American vocalist, songwriter, composer and cultural activist. Her music sways between cultures and continents, featuring a body of deeply personal Ethio-Jazz songs.
 

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Black Hair Care 
Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at 5PM
Shabazz Basement

This event will allow participants to talk with a professional hair stylist about techniques to protect Black hair in the winter.

Co-Sponsors: BGAM, MoCA
 

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Hip Hop History 
Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6PM
Carpenter 013 Herb West Lecture Hall

A freestyle competition where students can sign up to rap for a chance to win a prize. The night will start off with the history of Hip Hop and its impact on black culture. Then the rap-off will begin!

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Black & Queer Drop In Space
Tuesday, February 6th
7:30 pm
Shabazz Mural Room

As we step into Black Legacy Month, the Office of Pluralism and Leadership is thrilled to invite you all to our Black and Queer drop in space. This drop-in space is a celebration of intersectional experiences, embracing the rich tapestry of Black and Queer identities.

Join us for an evening filled with creativity, connection, and community building. Come paint vibrant canvases that echo the hues of our shared history, craft friendship bracelets as symbols of solidarity. Let's work together to create a space where everyone's unique story is celebrated.

Access questions? Email angelique@dartmouth.edu
 

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BLM Men and Women's Forum
Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at 7:30PM
Shabazz 

To hold space where men and women identifying members of our community can come together and discuss issues related to their experiences both at Dartmouth and outside of Dartmouth.

Men's Forum (Shabazz Basement)
This event will entail how AI impacts the Black community and how do we modernize and change with times in regards to the technological revolution 

Women's Forum (Shabazz Mural Room)
Portrayal of black women in the media and how it impacts their experiences and self image.

Co-Sponsors: OPAL, MoCA, BGAM, AAM 
 

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Super Bowl Watch Party 
Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at 6:30PM
Shabazz Mural Room

MOCA is hosting this year's Super Bowl watch party! Are you #TeamChiefs or #Team49ers

Co-Sponsors: Men of Color Alliance (MoCA), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
 

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Afro-Latin Drumming Workshop
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at 6PM 
Sarner Underground

RSVP at dartgo.org/blmdrumming

Join us as Cornell Coley, drumming teacher and Afro-Latin music educator, leads an interactive workshop elaborating on the connection of African roots to the music that expands from West Africa into Latin America and the U.S. This workshop will allow students a space to explore drumming techniques, physically interact with a variety of drums with various cultural connections and allow space for us to talk about the ways our melanin mosaic has grown from the diaspora, especially in the ways our music, genres, and instruments continue to evolve. 
 

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Sip & Paint 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7PM 
One Wheelock

This event is a relaxing opportunity to paint, drink non-alcoholic beverages, enjoy live poetry, and listen to soothing music in the background.
 

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BLM's Got Talent 
Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at 7:30PM
Sarner Underground

In keeping with the theme of Black art, a talent show provides the perfect way for students to destress. Students will share and respond to their peers' talents, which will strengthen the bonds in the community. In addition to building confidence, participants will also have the chance to win prizes!

Co-Sponsor: Men of Color Alliance (MoCA), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
 

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Black Love Gala 
Friday, February 16th 2024 at 8PM
Collis Common Ground

The Black Love Gala promises a laid-back and enjoyable evening for members of the Black community to come together and have a good time. The event will feature light refreshments (dessert tables), offering a chance for everyone to grab a bite while mingling.

Co-Sponsor: The National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine Nine)
 

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The Color Purple (2023)
Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 7PM
Loew Auditorium (Visual Arts Center)

(Hopkins Center for the Arts) The musical adaptation of Alice Walker's landmark novel about love and sisterhood finally arrives on the big screen, starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Academy Award nominee Danielle Brooks.

Tickets & More Info: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/color-purple

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MALCOLM X ART EXHIBIT 
Wednesday, February, 21st 2024 
Shabazz First Floor 

Friday, February 23rd, 2024 

Hosted by the William Jewett Tucker Center: A Malcolm X student art exhibition and a spoken word event. The spoken word event will include a black Muslim poet presenting and talking about her experiences, followed by an open mic. 

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Hip Hop and R&B Bingo
February, 24, 2024 at 6PM
Moore Hall B13 Filene Auditorium

Prepare to vibe out at BLM's Hip Hop R&B Playlist Bingo extravaganza, a fusion of pulsating beats and classic game excitement! Immerse yourself in the sounds of chart-topping legends such as Alicia Keys, Usher, and TLC, ensuring a rhythm-filled blast. Simply scan a QR code to receive your personalized bingo card right on your phone, all while grooving to your favorite jams and crossing off artists. With a professional comedian as your host, every participant stands a chance to snag a cash prize. This evening affair is an absolute must for anyone seeking a guaranteed good time – join us for an unforgettable event that's sure to keep the energy high! Food will be provided.
 

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Black Brunch and Fashion Show 
Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at 11AM 
ECSC Garden Atrium

This event includes a brunch and fashion show occurring simultaneously. Catering for this event will be provided by Maple Street. The main objective of this event is to allow the Black community at Dartmouth to represent different cultures and traditions within the Black diaspora–this includes various cultural attire to be represented during the fashion show.

Co-Sponsor: Black Praxis, South House
 

AND I'M FEELING GOOD: Relaxation and Resistance Exhibit 
February, 15th, 2024  
Hood Museum

Featuring selections from the Hood Museum's photography collection, And I'm Feeling Good: Relaxation and Resistance celebrates joy in African American life. The exhibit also includes accompanying lectures that will be held throughout the month. 

For more information: AND I'M FEELING GOOD Exhibit Website 

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Skin of Color Journal Club 
February 9th, 2024
4PM
Dartmouth Hitchcock Heater Road: Clinic, Room 1A

Zoom Meeting Link: 995 3171 3506   Passcode: 065269

(Geisel School of Medicine: Department of Dermatology) This event will focus on addressing the unique challenges that individuals with darker skin tones encounter within the healthcare system, including disparities they face in dermatologic care. 
 

• Co-Chair: Rawan Hashim '26
• Co-Chair: Q Jones '25
• Anthony Fosu '24
• Byron Francis '24
• Denva Nesbeth '24
• Devontae Lacasse '24
• Dyani Redoble '24
• Joey Richmond '24
• Kylie Del Rosario '24
• Vachon Raye '24
• Satchel Williams '24
• Chukwuka Odigbo '25
• Isaiah Golonka '25
• Joy Enaohwo '25
• Perside Yolou '25
• Confidence Igumah '26
• Esther Ojuolape '26
• Hawa Hamidou Tabayi '26
• Ivie Aiwuyo '26
• Lex Dallas '26
• Liza Lopes '26
• Na'ilah Johnson '26
• Angie Kumah '27
• Naimo Mohamed '27

Co-Advisor: Assistant Director, Zantasia Johnson, OPAL 
Co-Advisor: Program Coordinator, Ashley Audu, OPAL

Q Jones '25: alexisius.jones.jr.25@dartmouth.edu
Rawan Hashim '26: rawan.a.hashim.26@dartmouth.edu
Assistant Director, Zantasia Johnson: zantasia.d.johnson@dartmouth.edu
Program Coordinator, Ashley Audu: ashley.t.audu@dartmouth.edu
 

The Office of Pluralism and Leadership, Special Programming and Events Committee, Tuck School of Business, Academic Skills Center, African and African American Studies, Allen House, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Xi Lambda Chapter, Black Caucus, Black Girls Are Magic, Black Praxis, Black Underground Theater and Arts Association, Center for Professional Development, Dartmouth African Student Association, Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color, Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Association, Dartmouth Conferences and Special Events, Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Pi Theta Chapter, Department of Government, Department of Philosophy, Division of Student Affairs, East Wheelock House, Institutional Diversity & Equity, Leslie Center for the Humanities, Men of Color Alliance, Morning Glory, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, North Park House, National Society of Black Engineers, School House, Shabazz Living Learning Community, South House, Soyeya African Dance Troupe, Student Wellness Center, the Hood Museum, the Tucker Center for Ethical and Spiritual Life, and West House