Here is a list of campus and community events throughout the monthlong celebration:

This week

Feb 20: Turn-Up Tuesday “Throwback,” presented by the Black Student Success Initiative and Cross Cultural and Gender Center’s African American Programs and Services, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memorial Gardens by the Kennel Bookstore. Students will have the chance to become informed about African American-related culture and history through trivia and games. Contact: Curtis Witherspoon, bssi@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Feb. 22: Sistah-To-Sistah, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center’s Harambee Room. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend and have deep discussions in a welcoming, safe environment. Contact: Michael Blathers, mblathers@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Feb. 22: Black Arts Lounge with Ben Boone and Faylita Hicks, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery on the second floor of the Fresno State Library. There will be music, spoken word poetry and a relaxed lounge vibe to celebrate Black History Month in style. Celebrate the national theme “African Americans and the Arts.” Refreshments will be served. The Africana Studies Program has commissioned a painting by Audia Dixon to be donated to Fresno State. Contact: Meta Schettler, mschettl@csufresno.edu.

Feb. 23: Altered Images and Cultural Crafts with Sucka Free Sunday, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Resnick Student Union (Room 214). Take part in an African American collage workshop with Devoya Mayo. Supplies will be provided for creating a Black History Month-inspired crafty tin altar. Contact: Meta Schettler, mschettl@csufresno.edu.

Feb. 23: Fantastic Voyage! Sanibonani Open Mic at Tower Blendz, hosted by Fresno State’s Africana Studies Program, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 802 E. Olive Ave. in Fresno. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. with free juice drinks and/or coupons for the first 20 attendees/poets. Contact: Meta Schettler, mschettl@csufresno.edu.

Feb 23: “Ludi” film screening, presented by CineCulture, 5:30 p.m. at the Peters Education Center Auditorium. “Ludi” follows a young Haitian immigrant, Ludi Alcidor, who works day and night as a nurse at a private nursing home to send money back to her family while she struggles to support herself. Discussant: Film director Edson Jean. Contact: Mary Husain, mhusain@csufresno.edu.

Feb. 25: Super Sunday, Fresno State African American Initiative, CSU leaders bring an empowering message to churches throughout California about the importance of preparing for college. Various Fresno State leaders will speak to Valley congregations on this date.

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