Black History Month at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Black Love: Rooted, Radiant, Revolutionary

This Black History Month, we celebrate Black Love in all its powerful forms—sacrificial and unconditional love, self-love, familial bonds, deep friendship, and romantic intimacy. We honor how love has sustained, empowered, and transformed Black communities across generations. From ancestral resilience to modern expressions of joy, connection, and community care, we uplift Black Love as a radical force for healing, unity, and liberation.

Special thanks to the 2026 Black History Month Planning Committee and the Black Cultural Center for leading the month’s celebration.

Events

February
- February 10
  BLK PWR Showcase6:00 PM, Play Circle, Memorial Union
- February 11
  Urban AgricultureKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.5:00 PM, BCC , Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- February 12
  Love Through Time: A Heartfelt Film & Art WallBlack History Month Planning Committee6:00 PM, OnWisconsin Room AB, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- February 13
  WUD Cusine x MSC Event5:00 PM, OnWisconsin Room AB, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- February 14
  Faith, Justice, and Pluralistic FuturesInterfaith Bioethics Conference9:00 AM, Symphony Room, Gordon Dining and Event Center
- February 14
  Valentine's Day GalaAfrican Student Association5:00 PM, Varsity Hall, Union South
- February 15
  Faith, Justice, & Pluralistic FuturesInterfaith Bioethics Conference11:30 AM, Symphony Room, Gordon Dining and Event Center
- February 17
  Do You Rap Or Do You Tweet?Queen in You5:00 PM
- February 17
  Black Men Collective Game Night5:00 PM
- February 18
  "Wholeness is no trifling matter": Wellness as Community CareA Cookies with the Collective Workshop with Dr. Marcelle Haddix10:00 AM, Black Cultural Center, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- February 18
  BHM Keynote: Yolo Akili RobinsonBlack Love as a Practice: A Workshop to Help us Embody the Love We Desire7:00 PM, Great Hall, Memorial Union
- February 20
  Our Health: A Cancer Prevention and Wellness WorkshopBlack Student Nursing Association 5:30 PM
- February 20
  Rooted and Rising | Climbing NightRecWell8:00 PM, Mt. Mendota, 3rd Floor, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
- February 21
  Free screenings of The Wood (1999) and Rye Lane (2023)WUD Film6:30 PM, The Marquee, Union South

More events

Black History Month Planning Committee

Caasi Woji – Co-chair
Janiya Williams – Social Media
Kayla Ollie – Co-chair
Kennedy Young – Graphics
Lauren Adams – Advisor
Lillian Metekai – Graphics

Avril Nauden
Christian Robinson
Christine Idowu
EJ Mainu
Indigo Keith
Jada Young
Janiah Smith
Jordan Edwards
Jordyn Hawkins
Kaleb Hulon
Layah Johnson
Madison Hird
Makaylah Maxwell
Mikayla Patterson
Nylah Young
Ticaelah Bridges

Black History Month 2026 - Black Love - February

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Yolo Akili Robinson - 2026 Black History Month Keynote - Black Love as A Practice: A WorkShop to Help us Embody The Love We Desire

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Special thanks to the 2026 Black History Month Student Planning Committee

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