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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Umoja hosts Diaspora Dialogues and Multicultural Potluck <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Social Justice Center Pt.2, Room B215<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Black Student Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are invited to join the Black Student Union to attend the opening night of \u201cRoots, Rain & Rhythm (1985 to 1995): The Sound of Black Seattle\u201d. This is a living archive of a decade that shaped culture across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Seattle Central College- M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, Seattle, WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the event and register, visit the Roots, Rhythm, and Rain announcement on the Involve App<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n Umoja is off to see The Wiz<\/strong> at the Paramount Theatre “This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway\u2014from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy\u2019s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: The Paramount Theatre, Seattle WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register by Feb. 9th<\/sup> to attend \u201cThe Wiz\u201d Broadway Performance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For questions, contact Darnita Boynton Howard at d.boyntonhoward@bellevuecollege.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Black Students Affinity Coordinator and LGBTQ+ Affinity Coordinator <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us to watch and discuss the legendary 1990 documentary \u201cParis Burning\u201d exploring NYC\u2019s ballroom culture and the Black, Latinx, gay, and transgender communities who created it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12 PM-3 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Social Justice Center, Room B207<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program and Healthy Campus Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 17,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Social Justice Center Pt 2, Room B215<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Umoja Scholars Program and Black Students Affinity Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enjoy Black History Trivia and prominent games specific to the culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 2:30 PM-4 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Multicultural Center, Room C204<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Black Student Union, Umoja Scholars Program and Black Students Affinity Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come together as community to celebrate the close of Black History Month and recognize culture and Black student leadership at Bellevue College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:30 PM-2:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Gary Locke Ballroom, Room U301<\/p>\n\n\n\n For questions about events, contact Darnita Boynton Howard at d.boyntonhoward@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> or Black Students Affinity Coordinator at BlackStudents-AC@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February marks Black History Month, and at Bellevue College, there are numerous events taking place. 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Trip to \u201cThe Wiz\u201d performance at Broadway at the Paramount Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Movie Screening: \u201cParis Is Burning\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Village Space Porch Talk: Black Love and Healthy Relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game Tournament: Trivia Bowl & Spades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Black History Month Closing Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n