Black History Month

Presented by the Black Student Association (BSA)

This year, the theme of Black History Month is "A Celebration of Black Unity." Loyola's Black Student Association will be hosting a series of events in appreciation of Black art, literature, and culture. There will be an emphasis placed on art, literature, and culture originating in Baltimore. This will be a month of self-exploration and discovery aimed at community building and growth of the whole person.

For more information email bsa@loyola.edu.

IG: @loyolabsa

 

February 4th, 2026

BSA Career Connections Event, Rizzo Career Center,  5:30-7 PM

Following the BSA Career Connections Event, BSA will perform an exclusive BSA Fashion Show preview during the men's basketball halftime show. Tip off is at 7 PM in Reitz Arena.

February 9th, 2026

BSA x Spectrum Experience Vogue Night, Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE), 7-8 PM

February 20th, 2026

Umoja, McGuire Hall, 7 - 11 PM

UMOJA serves as our annual celebration of the culture, traditions, and history of Black
Americans in the United States. As the largest event that the Black Student Association has
to offer, UMOJA will be the culminating event for this year’s Black History Month
festivities. The word “umoja” comes from the Swahili language and is one of the seven key
principles within the seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa. Meaning Unity, Umoja represents
and promotes the success of students and improved life outcomes through a curriculum
based on the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas. In the spirit of Unity,
the Black Student Association hopes to provide a safe, inclusive space where Loyola
students can partake in the education and celebration of Black culture. UMOJA will bring
together students, faculty, and peers from other universities to feature performances
through diverse mediums such as song, dance, and art. UMOJA is set to highlight the
various facets of the Black experience and uplift the Black communities on this campus.