Black History Month Events at the University of Minnesota Rochester

Authored By: wells438 02/03/2025

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All of these events are open to all students, staff and faculty members, regardless of sex, gender, disabilities, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin or other identities. The conversations will center the experiences of specific communities, and all are welcome to join the conversations and experiences.

 

Trivia Night
Tueaday, February 18 | 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Student Life Center, Intercultural Student Center

Think you're savvy about history? Test your knowledge at our Trivia Night! Prizes available for top 3 winners!

 

"Still We Rise" Traveling Exhibit
Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21
USquare, 3rd Floor 

UMR is excited to again host a community-wide traveling exhibit, “Still We Rise: Rochester’s Legacy”.

Thursday, February 13 I Noon
Student Life Center, Intercultural Student Center

New this year, the traveling exhibit will also feature a digital display. Attend the unveiling of this new addition at noon on Thursday, February 13 in the Intercultural Student Center.

 

Ebony Night
Saturday, February 15 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Historic Chateau Theater

Join the Black Student Union for an enlightening night, celebrating Black excellence through performances, entertainment and more! Dinner will be provided. The theme this year is Harlem Nights/Roaring 20s! This event is sponsored in part by the Rochester Branch of the NAACPRSVP to attend

 

Poetry Night
Thursday, February 20 | 5 p.m.
Student Life Center, Intercultural Student Center

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and welcome to share a favorite poem or one you have written. Sign up to share your poem.

 

Rhythm n’ Hues Community Art Night
Wednesday, February 26 | 6 p.m.
Griot Arts, 115 N. Broadway Avenue, Rochester, MN

Join us for some creative down time and communal art making! Bring your own projects or make something new in our space. We’ll have paint supplies, paper, small canvases, collage materials and more to play with! Suggested donation $10 or pay what you can.

 

The Sound of Gospel Music
Friday, February 28
Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall
Community Resource Fair at 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.; Concert at 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Join the Rochester Branch of the NAACP for this musical anthology depicting the rich history and evolution of gospel music. Learn more or purchase tickets now.