February marks Black History Month, and at Bellevue College, there are numerous events taking place. This month we bring events to celebrate the power and beauty of culture, connections, and community. See the calendar of events below.
Diaspora Dialogues and Multicultural Potluck
Umoja hosts Diaspora Dialogues and Multicultural Potluck on Tuesday, February 3. Bring a food dish or item that reps your culture and engage in cross-cultural exchange from across the African diaspora.
Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Social Justice Center Pt.2, Room B215
Trip to “Roots, Rhythm, and Rain” Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Hosted by Black Student Union
You are invited to join the Black Student Union to attend the opening night of “Roots, Rain & Rhythm (1985 to 1995): The Sound of Black Seattle”. This is a living archive of a decade that shaped culture across the city.
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Seattle Central College- M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
To learn more about the event and register, visit the Roots, Rhythm, and Rain announcement on the Involve App.
Trip to “The Wiz” performance at Broadway at the Paramount Theater
Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program
Umoja is off to see The Wiz at the Paramount Theatre “This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.”
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are limited. If selected, admission ticket will be provided upon completion of student travel forms. Attendees are responsible for securing transportation to and from the event and paying for concessions.
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Paramount Theatre, Seattle WA
Register by Feb. 9th to attend “The Wiz” Broadway Performance.
For questions, contact Darnita Boynton Howard at d.boyntonhoward@bellevuecollege.edu.
Movie Screening: “Paris Is Burning”
Hosted by Black Students Affinity Coordinator and LGBTQ+ Affinity Coordinator
Join us to watch and discuss the legendary 1990 documentary “Paris Burning” exploring NYC’s ballroom culture and the Black, Latinx, gay, and transgender communities who created it.
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 12 PM-3 PM
Location: Social Justice Center, Room B207
Village Space Porch Talk: Black Love and Healthy Relationships
Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program and Healthy Campus Project
Join Umoja and members from the Healthy Campus Project in discussion on the portrayal of Black love throughout the decades and engage in interactive activities focused on assessing and building healthy relationships.
Date: February 17,2026
Time: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Social Justice Center Pt 2, Room B215
Game Tournament: Trivia Bowl & Spades
Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program and Black Students Affinity Coordinator
Enjoy Black History Trivia and prominent games specific to the culture.
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM-4 PM
Location: Multicultural Center, Room C204
Black History Month Closing Celebration
Hosted by Black Student Union, Umoja Scholars Program and Black Students Affinity Coordinator
Come together as community to celebrate the close of Black History Month and recognize culture and Black student leadership at Bellevue College.
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM-2:15 PM
Location: Gary Locke Ballroom, Room U301
For questions about events, contact Darnita Boynton Howard at d.boyntonhoward@bellevuecollege.edu or Black Students Affinity Coordinator at BlackStudents-AC@bellevuecollege.edu.
Last Updated January 30, 2026
