Black History Month

Event Descriptions

For all events, please check your Rider email for Zoom event links or registration-related information.

Wednesday, February 3

Kultured, 9:30 p.m. | Zoom
A virtual discussion on the fashion and music that originated with the Black community and the influences that still remain today. (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)

Saturday, February 6

Being Black in Music: A Celebration of the Black Musician, 7 p.m. | Zoom
Join the Black & Hispanic Alliance during Black History Month for weekly Q&A sessions on Zoom featuring an amazing panel of Black composers, conductors, performers and music educators. Each week will feature one of these professions and highlight the importance of Black men and women in music careers. 

Monday, February 8

Flag Raising: Black History Month Kickoff, 11 a.m. | In front of Moore Library
The flag-raising will be used to kick off Black History Month. We will share a few words with students on the importance of studying our history before raising the Black Lives Matter flag. (Black Student Union)

Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, this event will not be available for the general Rider population to attend in-person but the ceremony will be streamed. Check Bronc Nation for streaming details.

Tuesday, February 9

R.N.B. - Rhythm No Boundaries, 9:30 p.m. | Zoom
An event educating the community on the different influences of the Black culture and also speaking on how the culture has developed over the years with its influences through the music industry by using different artists. (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)

Thursday, February 11

Galentine’s Day, 9:30 p.m., Zoom
A virtual, Valentine's Day-themed pajama party discussing Black love, romantic relationships and the importance of sisterhood and self-love.

Friday, February 12

Black Hairstory, 9 p.m., Zoom
A showcase/discussion of the history of Black hair originating from African countries and how hair changed in the U.S. (Tribe identification, storing rice, etc.). This is part one of a two-part program.

Saturday, February 13

Being Black in Music: A Celebration of the Black Musician, 7 p.m., Zoom
Join the Black & Hispanic Alliance during Black History Month for weekly Q&A sessions on Zoom featuring an amazing panel of Black composers, conductors, performers and music educators. Each week will feature one of these professions and highlight the importance of Black men and women in music careers. 

Monday, February 15

Unpopular Opinion: Appreciation and Appropriation, 9 p.m., Zoom
A discussion, tackling the significance of appropriation and appreciation within Black hair culture. (L.O.C.K.S.)

Tuesday, February 16

Unmasking the Black Man, 9:30 p.m., Zoom
A virtual discussion on the troubles Black men face within the Black community. 

Thursday, February 18

Brown Skin Girls, 9:30 p.m., Zoom
A virtual discussion on how to empower, support and uplift Black women and the importance of doing so.

Saturday, February 20

Being Black in Music: A Celebration of the Black Musician, 7 p.m., Zoom
Join the Black & Hispanic Alliance during Black History Month for weekly Q&A sessions on Zoom featuring an amazing panel of Black composers, conductors, performers and music educators. Each week will feature one of these professions and highlight the importance of Black men and women in music careers. 

Monday, February 22

Black Jeopardy, 9:20 p.m., Zoom
A virtual discussion based on the popular game show, Jeopardy, discussing prominent African Americans, who have made an impact on our culture and where we are today.

Tuesday, February 23

How Black is Black Enough, 9 p.m., Zoom
Join student leaders for a discussion surrounding important issues within the Black community (colorism, black unity, toxic masculinity, mental health, the ‘N’ word, culture appropriation, etc.).

Wednesday, February 25

Represent, 9:30 p.m., Zoom
A virtual discussion on the importance of representation for younger generations and the effect it still has on adults.

Saturday, February 27

Being Black in Music: A Celebration of the Black Musician, 7 p.m., Zoom
Join the Black & Hispanic Alliance during Black History Month for weekly Q&A sessions on Zoom featuring an amazing panel of Black composers, conductors, performers and music educators. Each week will feature one of these professions and highlight the importance of Black men and women in music careers. 

Register for Being Black in Music

Sunday, February 28

Soul Food Sunday, 4:30 p.m. | Daly Dining Hall
Enjoy the culinary delights of the cultural contribution of “soul food” from early African American generations that continue to satisfy our palates today!  Please pick up your dinner at Daly Dining Hall.

Gospel Fest, 5:45 p.m. | Virtual
Unite with us for a virtual closing celebration of Black History Month through gospel song, dance and spoken word. Experience enormous joy and excitement as performers from Rider University and surrounding areas end Black History Month on a high note! This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Please check back for the event link.