As we move into February, the University of Oregon will begin its celebration of Black History Month, honoring African-American history and culture in America. UO groups have a full month of activities and programs for all to enjoy. The comprehensive list is below:
Black Women of Achievement Discussion Series: 
Every Thursday of the month, 6. p.m., Mills International Center in EMU
Hosted by the BWA, each discussion will center around different topics. The dates and subjects are listed below:
Feb. 4 – Rap, Then and Now! The rich culture and politics of rap
Feb. 11 – The blind stigma of mental health in the black community
Feb. 18 – Forgotten Pioneers: Black women in the revolution
Feb. 25 – Forgotten Pioneers: Black students in the revolution
Skate with the Black Student Union:
Saturday, Feb. 6, SkateWorld, 7-10 p.m.
The BSU will be putting on a roller skating night at SkateWorld in Eugene. Admission is $5.75 per person.
Days of Service – NAACP Saturday School:
Wednesday, Feb. 13 & 27, Lane Community College Downtown Campus 2nd Floor, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
An afternoon tutoring K-12 kids from the community with the Lane County Chapter of the NAACP and the UO’s BWA. There will be free parking at the Overpark Garage downtown.
Black, Then and There: A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance:
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom, 6-8 p.m.
This program, put on by the Division of Equity & Inclusion, will include music provided by the Roger Woods quartet, student tributes to leaders of the Harlem Renaissance and a tribute to a community member nominated by students, staff and the Eugene community. An RSVP is required by Feb. 12 at noon to attend this event.
Black Night of Achievement:
Thursday, Feb. 18, Global Scholars Hall, 6-8 p.m.
This night will celebrate the students, faculty and community members who have made a difference toward making our campus more inclusive and diverse.
African American Heritage Night:
Friday, Feb. 19, Moda Center in Portland, 5:30-7 p.m.
A night of fun and history with the Portland Trailblazers just before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. There will be a post-game free throws event and photo opportunities with the players. Must have a game ticket to attend, however discounted tickets are available for participating groups.
Black Students, Staff and Faculty Social:
Friday, Feb. 19, HEDCO Education Building Lobby, 3-5 p.m.
A chance to connect with the black community on campus. Admission is free for all.
Out in the Night Screening and Lyllye B. Parker Speakers:
Wednesday, Feb. 24, PLC 180, 6-9 p.m.
A screening of Blaire Doroshwalthers’s documentary about the criminal case of four black lesbian women in New Jersey who were charged with assault after a fight broke out with a man who attacked them on a street in New York. This is part of the Lyllye B. Parker Speaker Series, put on by the UO Women’s Center, which will take place two days after the film screening (on Feb. 26). Three of the New Jersey 4 will speak in EMU Ballroom from 5-7 p.m.
I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America:
All Month, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
This is a part of the larger From the Heart exhibit that is running through April. It features portraits and biographies of black women who influenced American culture, including portraits of Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou and Alice Walker.