We will close out Black History Month highlighting the achievements, success and overcomings that have been present in the Black community since the beginning of time. Join the many Black identified organizations at Sonoma State University as we close out the month with an interactive dialogue on the topic of “What does it mean to be black in America?”, with our keynote speaker Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer.

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Sonoma State's University Archives—where materials significant to campus history are collected and organized—have the power to capture and even shape our university's collective memory. But whose stories are included in or excluded from this archive? Join us to learn about the importance of local preservation of the Black experience at Sonoma State. Participants of this workshop will learn how to disrupt whiteness in our campus' historical record by ensuring that the voices and stories of SSU's Black students, staff, and faculty are adequately documented for generations to come.  

"Join Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir for our 7th Annual Black History Month celebration, hosted by Terrance Kelly and a special guest! Featuring performances from the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Universal Gospel Choir, Jovan Watkins, and more. 

The event will stream live on February 20, 2021 at 6pm PT at www.oigc.org/live."

Unmute Black Voices is a solution based discussion around understanding and coping with black trauma. This program is a safe space for young adults to express how they are coping mentally and emotionally in spite of the social/racial tension present in America’s history leading up to today. Feel free to join in to listen, share your perspective, and dialogue UNAPOLOGETICALLY on this necessary topic. 

Join us as we invite Monica McNutt to facilitate a conversation around being a Black athlete in professional spaces we find ourselves in. What drives us to be who we are everyday? As black athletes, we have so many chips on our shoulders, but we overcome daily, through grit, courage, and passion; We also stand on the backs of those that inspire us to keep going.

Join us as we have Dr. Patrick Johnson and film director Shomari Smith facilitate a conversation on the documentary 93 Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief. This plans to be a great conversation around music in the black culture and how we can use music as a tool to know where we come from and most importantly, where we are going. 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is a historically black sorority and part of the national Panhellenic council. This meeting is open to all collegiate women interested in learning more information about this organization.

Modi G’s keynote discussion will explore her book, “Some Women Prefer Hell” and will focus on self-esteem, healthy relationships, and eliminating the stigma of seeking help for mental health challenges. Modi will offer adaptive strategies for students to apply in all learning environments.  Participants in this interactive workshop will discuss personal, familial, and historical perspectives on therapy.  Discussion will explore real & imagined concepts about mental health; when and why to seek help; suitable resources; and approaching therapy as an investment in self.

Modi is an Author, blogger, and writer for men and women of all ages. She blogs about controversial topics based on love, life and relationships. A graduate of Fisk University, degreed in English, Modi fell in love with literature.Her passion for writing keeps her depression and anxiety at bay.

Following in the footsteps of her celebrity mom, Tamera Fair, an actress, on-air personality and founder of Chicago’s distinguished Premier Child Care Centers. Carrying on her mother’s legacy, she has held reigns as the CEO of the Premier Child Care Centers since the age of 23.  As the author of the release, ” Some Women Prefer Hell,” Modi, now 26, is carving out her own path and claiming her own personal legend.

The members of the Souls of Mischief share childhood stories and examine their early creative process while making their first demo tape.

Come eat, celebrate, and connect with your peers, mentors, and colleagues and meet new people. Now more than ever, it is essential that we work to foster deeper and more meaningful relationships with one another. All are welcome! We hope that you join us for this opportunity to connect, build community, and support one another.

Umoja Queens is SSU’s mentorship group for students that identify as Black Womxn within the Pan African Diaspora, to connect with faculty that also identify as Black womxn. Since its inception in 2018, Umoja Queens has collaborated with The HUB to become an official SSU Program. Meetings are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday via zoom. Contact Jennifer Edens @ edens@sonoma.edu and/or Erika Black @blacker@sonoma.edu for more information.

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Black History Month plays an integral role in highlighting the achievements, success and over-comings that have been present in the Black community since the beginning of time. Join the many Black identified organizations at Sonoma State University, as we launch the month with music, poems, interactive conversations, capped off with our keynote speaker Tria Stallings.