Black History Month is an annual commemoration of African Americans achievements as well as an opportunity to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event is an expansion of “Negro History Week,” which was created by noted historian Carter G. Woodson and others.
The first national Negro History week was celebrated in 1926 - on the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. “The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.” Mayors of cities across the countries also who issued yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. In the late 1960, during the Civil Rights Movement, "Negro History Week" evolved into “Black History Month” on many college campuses.
In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Today, other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
The theme for Black History Month, February 2022 is “Black Health and Wellness.”
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
The theme for Black History Month in February 2022 is “Black Health and Wellness.”
This theme encourages us to reflect on various efforts, by African Americans, to foster good health and wellness, within their communities. Their endeavors, manifested in initiatives such as the building of hospitals and health clinics, and the establishment of medical and nursing schools, helped to reduce the economic and health disparities, and discrimination faced by African Americans at mainstream institutions.
Black Health and Wellness refer to physical, emotional, and mental health.
Events Calendar
Black History Month's Opening Ceremony Celebration: Art Display and Junkanoo Band
Wednesday, February 2, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This event will feature an Art display by students from Miami Senior Jackson High school and their teacher, Mr. Eric Jenkins.
The Junkanoo band, led by Mr. Wayne Taylor, will provide perform for the campus. Music and food will be provided.
Hosted by the Hialeah Campus Black History Month Committee and Student Life
Location: Student Life lobby, MDC, Hialeah Campus
This will be an in-person event.
Spoken Word Virtual competition
This event is open to all students. Prizes will be awarded to the participants who are placed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place...
You may listen to the event recording using the following link.
Link: https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/8e9e469ed2e8410e9482b64332132808
Hosted by the Hialeah Campus Black History Month Committee
UFMDC’S Mirror Project Presents:
Reflections on the History of African American Healthcare
Guest Speaker, Dr. Derryn Moten, will give a presentation on the historical perspectives of African Americans’ access to healthcare from past to present. This event will be a Zoom webinar.
Link: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84215064371
Hosted by the UFMDC's Mirror Project and the Hialeah Campus Black History Month Committee
Cultural Conversations on Race, Identity, and Mental health.
This will be a virtual guest panel discussion followed by audience Q & A period.
Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cf950d22973b456bb2247f5b24818ae4
Hosted by the Hialeah Campus Black History Month Committee
Real Reels: "The Hate U Give" Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/79cdf5ee700e4ecbba17525afd18724e
Hosted by the Hialeah Campus Black History Month Committee