February is Black History Month, and the Student Development Office has planned several events for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
We invite you to join us for one or more events!
Campus Events
Black History Month Celebration Event
Wednesday, February 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fine Arts Courtyard
Kick-off Black History Month by joining us to learn more about Black History Month through information booths and displays, hear music from Black artists, and more. There will also be free Soul Food from Felix’s BBQ with Soul for the first 150 attendees.
Bobcat Days: Celebrating Black History Month
Wednesday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn near the Bookstore and SSC
Bobcats celebrate together! Join us in celebrating Black History Month. Continue our Black History Month Celebration with a live musical performance from San Diego based band Lyrical Groove and food samplings from Culinary Arts. Visit a variety of club and departmental booths such as Success Coaching, Academic Counseling, Career Resource Center, Financial Aid, CARE Corner, and more.
Black Student Experience Panel
Thursday, February 20 at 12 p.m. in SSC 212
This panel will feature current Saddleback College students as they share their lived experiences and discuss the current state of Black students at Saddleback. Light refreshments will be provided.
Writer and Performance Artist: Ebony Stewart
Performance: Thursday, March 6 at 3 p.m.
Open Mic: Thursday, March 6 at 5 p.m. in SSC 212
End Black History Month and begin Women’s History Month with a performance and workshop from Ebony Stewart. As a Black womxn writer and performance artist, Ebony Stewart harnesses the power of creativity to explore and challenge societal norms, personal identity, and the intersectionality of her experiences. Stewart has many accolades including being a Woman of the World Poetry Slam Champion and her work has been featured in The Root, For Harriet, AfroPunk, Teen Vogue, and seen on Button Poetry. Join the Creative Writing Club at the open mic and share your poetry. The event will be hosted by Ebony where she will also perform her works.