Black Legacy Month 2025

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*The Black Legacy Month 2025 Logo was designed by student, Tyler Brown '26*

Black Legacy Month is a time for celebration, commemoration, and recognition of the struggles, resilience, and achievements of the Black community at Dartmouth. This year, we focus on the richness of African American culture within the context of Black culture, aiming to empower and strengthen our community through unity.

The theme for this year's Black Legacy Month is "Afro-Requiem", or reclaiming African American culture that has been diluted, disregarded, and stolen for years. We aim to pay homage to the uniqueness of the culture, which encompasses the beliefs, values, and traditions that shape groups of African Americans based on their geographic location and heritage. Our programming will highlight this diversity, showcasing the various ways Blackness is represented through music, food, film, sports, and more. While these expressions may differ, they are united by shared experiences that create common ground.

We stand together—for the people, for the culture.
 

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BLM Opening Ceremony
February 1st, 2025 at 6PM
Collis Common Ground  

The first day of February is when we celebrate the start of Black Legacy Month. We talk about the importance of the month, celebrate our existence at Dartmouth, and appreciate our own student speakers and performers. Giving a space for people to eat, mingle and kick off the month of events we have planned. 

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BLM Karaoke Night 
February 4th, 2025 at 6PM
One Wheelock 

Join us at One Wheelock to sing the night away. Let your creative juices flow while singing your favorite songs with your community.  

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BLM: Jersey Day 
February 8th, 2025 at 2PM
 

Support the men's basketball game by wearing your favorite jersey today!

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DBSAA x DACC Field Day
February 8th, 2024 at 3-5PM
Levrone Field House

Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Alliance (DBSAA) and Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color (DACC)  is hosting the fourth annual Field Day event!

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Super Bowl Watch Party 
Sunday, February 9th, 2024 at 6:30PM (Kickoff)
Shabazz Mural Room

Attend this year's Super Bowl watch party! Are you #TeamChiefs or #TeamEagles

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Unfiltered & Untucked: A Black Drag Panel Discussion
February 10th, 2025 at 6PM
Dartmouth Hall 105

Join OPAL's LGBTQIA+ Advising Area and Black Legacy Month for candid conversations on the essence of black drag, and black ancestry and activism in drag.

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Casino Tutorial Game Night 
February 11th, 2025 at 7PM
Shabazz Mural Room

Come learn how to play games (spades, dominoes, etc) before the Black Love Gala: Casino Night. Dinner and good times will be provided!

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DMPLA X HBCU LAW 
February 13th, 2025 at 6:30PM
Hillman Forum | *Lunch provided by Lui Lui*

DMPLA is thrilled to invite you to our first ever HBCU Law Panel! Please enjoy an empowering evening surrounded by HBCU Admissions Officers and Alumni as they tell us about their law school programs, law school experience, and the best parts of attending a Historically Black College/University for Law School! We hope to see you there!

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Black Love Gala 
February 14th, 2025 at 7:30PM
Collis Common Ground 

Enjoy a night of bliss and relaxation at the Black Love Gala. This year's theme is casino night! Tonight we Gamble Love, in celebration of the love spread through the culture! 

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One of Them Days at The Nugget 
February 16th, 2025 at 7PM
The Nugget Theater (Hanover, NH) 

Join us for a free screening of One of Them Days at the Nugget Theater! You must sign up to attend as there is limited space!

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Black Hair Care 
February 19th, 2025 at 6PM
Shabazz Mural Room

Co-Sponsors: BGAM

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Hood Museum Exhibit: Bernstein Center for Object Study 
February 21st, 2025 at 5PM
Hood Museum 

Join us to observe and discuss Black art at the Bernstein Center for Object Study.

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The Black Influence Forum 
February 25th, 2025 at 6PM
Shabazz Mural Room

This discussion will include open-ended questions that create discussions about the effect of black influence on the world, including topics on culture vultures, cultural commodification, and cultural appropriation.

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Overlapping Identities
February 27th, 2025 at 5:30PM
One Wheelock 

This event will provide a space for students and staff to share their insights on the relationship between Black and Latin-Caribbean identities and/or share their own experience in this regard. This event plans to debunk myths and allow us to observe the coexistence of Latino-Caribbean and Black culture as one. We hope to encourage open conversation by establishing a safe and comfortable environment for people to do so.

• Co-Chair: Isaiah Golonka '25

• Co-Chair: Kayla Pena '27 

• Joshua Abbey '24

• Ajayda Griffith '26

• Esther Ojuolape '26

• Kambrian Winston '26

• Tyler Brown '26

• Azaire Andre '27

• Dainie Neely '27

• Ian Scott '27

• Makayla Charles '27

•  Diaw Hane Diop '27

• Jose Girona '28

Co-Advisor: Assistant Director, Zantasia Johnson

Co-Advisor: Program Coordinator, Ashley Audu  

For more information, contact the BLM 2025 Co-Chairs: 
isaiah.j.golonka.25@dartmouth.edu
kayla.pena.27@dartmouth.edu
 

The Office of Pluralism and Leadership; African and African American Studies; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Xi Lambda Chapter; Black Girls Are Magic; Collis After Dark; Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color; Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Association; Dartmouth Conferences and Special Events; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Pi Theta Chapter; East Wheelock House; Greek Life and Student Societies; Institutional Diversity & Equity; Leslie Center for the Humanities; Men of Color Alliance; National Society of Black Engineers; School House; Shabazz Living Learning Community; South House; the Hood Museum; and the Tucker Center for Ethical and Spiritual Life