| February 17-28 |
Black History Month Exhibit and Library Mural
Digital Library - 2nd Floor
B.L.A.C.K. is a mixed media installation brought by The Ethnic Studies Club that explores
Black identity, community, and memory through five interconnected pillars: Brilliance,
Language, Archive, Culture, and Kin. This project transforms the library into a living
space of storytelling, reflection, and collective care.
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| February 14 |
46th Annual Black History Parade & Expo “It Takes a Village...A Salute to Education.”
Downtown Riverside Pedestrian Mall
10 am - 5 pm
The Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation has roots that reach back more than four
decades. What began in 1980 as the Riverside Black History Parade Committee grew out
of a simple desire: to bring families together, celebrate culture, and uplift the
local community. The committee organized the very first Black History Month Parade
that year - an event that has since become one of California’s longest-running celebrations
of Black heritage.
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| February 17 |
Khalid El-Hakim and the Black History Mobile Museum
Digital Library - 2nd Floor
10 am - 4 pm
Dr. Khalid el-Hakim is the founder and curator of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum,
a collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the
trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. As the nation's premiere Black
history traveling exhibit, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum has exhibited in 40
states and over 500 institutions.
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| February 17 |
Umoja Bar-b-Que
Bradshaw Cafeteria (Outdoors)
1 - 3 pm
Join us for an Umoja BBQ in celebration of Black History Month! Come enjoy good food,
music, and community as we honor Black history, culture, and collective excellence.
This gathering is a space to connect, reflect, and celebrate together, open to students,
staff, and the broader campus community.
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| February 18 |
Back to Campus Resource Fair
Terracina Drive and Library Breezeway
10 am - 2 pm
Kick off the semester at our Back to Campus Resource Fair. Connect with campus programs,
student services, and community partners all in one place. Learn about academic support,
financial aid, wellness resources, clubs, and more, plus enjoy free giveaways and
activities.
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| February 18 |
Umoja Game Day and Black History Month Trivia
Umoja Homeroom
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Join us for Game Day as we celebrate Black History Month! Come build community and
enjoy a day of spades, dominoes, and Black History Trivial Pursuit. Bring your competitive
spirit, your laughter, and your love for culture as we connect, play, and celebrate
together.
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| February 23 |
Umoja Paint-No-Sip
Umoja Homeroom
12:30 - 2 pm
Join us for a Paint-No-Sip in celebration of Black History Month! Come tap into your
creativity, express yourself through art, and enjoy a relaxing space centered on culture,
community, and connection. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and come
paint with us.
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| February 24 |
Lessons from the Elders of the Black Panther Party
BLCIS 114 A/B
12:50 - 1:50 pm
This forum offers an opportunity to engage in an intergenerational conversation on
Black history, political activism, and state surveillance through the lived experiences
of former Black Panther Party members Mr. Hank Jones and Mr. Harold Taylor.
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| February 25 |
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of Revolution Documentary
Time/Location TBA
The film traces the rise of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s amid racial injustice,
police brutality, and broader social upheaval in the United States. It uses archival
footage and first-hand interviews to explore the Party’s goals, activities, and internal
dynamics.
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| February 26 |
Black Vendor Expo Resource Fair
Terracina Drive
10 am - 2 pm
We invite Black-owned businesses and student leaders to join us for an opportunity
to gain visibility and connect with the community. This event is open to all and is
designed to celebrate entrepreneurship, creativity, and meaningful community connection.
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| February 26 |
Speak Your Soul: A Powerful Spoken Word Event
Terracina Drive
Noon - 2 pm
Get ready to experience the raw power of words! We're thrilled to announce "Speak
Your Soul," a dynamic spoken word event an afternoon of profound expression and connection.
This is a student-led platform designed for you to share your own curation, reclaim
your narrative, and unfold your story. We believe in the transformative power of sharing
our truths and the incredible impact it can have on both the speaker and the listener.
Whether you're ready to share your own spoken word, eager to discover new voices,
or simply want to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of creativity and emotion, this
event is for you. Come join us as your voice is heard and your identity celebrated
with RCC student and Toast Master Dion Colman as our MC! We can't wait to see you
there
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