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Celebrate Black History Month With This SLCC Events





As we celebrate Black History Month, we must reflect on African Americans' significant contributions and achievements throughout history. At Salt Lake Community College, we are proud to honor the rich Black history and recognize the critical role they have played in shaping our society. 

Throughout the month of February a series of events and activities will be hosted to celebrate Black History Month. These will include pop-up Black businesses, art exhibits, concerts, and more. Students, staff, faculty, and the community are welcome to attend the events that will be hosted. 


Beloved Community Photography Exhibit Reception
Exhibit Dates - Jan. 29 – Feb. 23, 2024
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Art Gallery
South City Campus

The 2023-2024 Beloved Community Photography Project provided photography equipment and instruction by Salt Lake Community College faculty members to students from Whittier Elementary and Glendale Middle School to showcase their beloved connections with their communities through artwork.



Support Black Businesses Day-Pop Up Shops
February 8, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

The Black Student Union (BSU) invites Black-owned businesses in Utah to join our Pop-Up Shop event. If you own a business or know someone who does, share this link for table reservation. 
Tabling is 100% free.



C.A.L.M Mini-Retreat: Nonviolent Social Change
Monday, February 12
12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
South City Campus

The SLCC Center for Authentic Leadership & Mindfulness (CALM) offers a retreat focused on Martin Luther King's principles of nonviolence. Join us for an afternoon of introspect and reflection with facilitators Elisa Stone & Marian Howe-Taylor.

This event is free, but registration is required, with limited spots available.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calm-mini-retreat-non-violent-social-change-tickets-779595911357?aff=oddtdtcreator



Songs of Love & Hope Concert
Tuesday, February 13
8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
South City Campus

Songs of Love & Hope, featuring soloist Dee Dee Darby-Duffin with SLCC Chamber Singers, is a celebration of songs made popular during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s & 1970s.



African American Read-In
February 14, 2024
12 – 2 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

The National African American Read-In is the nation's first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. 
Sign Up to read, here.



Multicultural Fashion Extravaganza
February 22, 2024
12 – 2 p.m.
Student Center, Student Event Center
Taylorsville Redwood Campus

This is an opportunity for us to learn each other’s culture and experience fashion through different lenses. We would like for you all to participate and take part in the fashion show. To do so choose an outfit, and Sign Up here.


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