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MLK Unity Walk

Snidow Chapel

Please join us for this unity walk in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will meet in front of Snidow Chapel at 4:30 p.m. and then walk together […]

Black History Month Keynote: Rev. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr.

Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center

Rev. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr.'s message "I Am..." is taken from Langston Hughes poem, "I Too Am America!!!" Dr. Cardwell is the Rosel Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of The Center for Education and Leadership at the University of Lynchburg. He is founder and retired pastor of the New Canaan International Church in […]

Free

Book Club: “The 1619 Project,” by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Please note: The 1619 Project Book Club meeting on Feb. 2: Chapters 17-18, and previously scheduled for the West Room, has been moved to an online format. On March 24, 2022, the College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling at the University of Lynchburg presented their Rosel Schewel Lecture Series featuring the author of The […]

Free

Open Mic with Listening Inc.

West Room, Drysdale Student Center

This event will showcase people performing spoken word, poetry, songs, or any other art form. We hope you will be able to join us for this evening event celebrating Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Office of Equity and Inclusion.  

Free

Black History Month Movie Night: “Master”

Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall

You are invited to join us to watch the movie, Master (2022), starring Regina Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.

Free

Courageous Conversations: What Does It Mean to be Black?

West Room, Drysdale Student Center

Please join guest panelists for this special courageous conversation during Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.

Free

Black Out Day

In honor of Black History Month, wear black clothing on Monday, Feb. 20 to show solidarity. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.

2023 Gospel Concert

Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall

Celebrating Black History Month Featuring Tanner Sharpe & High Praise. With special guests, University of Lynchburg students Saniya Richardson, Josiah Randles, and others. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Free

One-Woman Play: “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story”

Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center

The Fannie Lou Hamer Story chronicles the life of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer through poetically-styled storytelling. Through the compelling integration of storytelling, nostalgic songs, and graphic video montage, the artist Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye channels the heart, soul, and passion of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer. Aimbaye takes the audience on a riveting journey that imbues accountability […]

Free

The Impact of Words on Mental Health: A Courageous Conversation

West Room, Drysdale Student Center

According to Joetricia Humbles, a Lead Agent for Appomattox for Equality and an advocate for medical and mental health services, "The double standards used against not only African American athletes, […]

Free

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