Celebrating Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, the college is holding and participating in several activities to honor Black History Month. Mark your calendars, and join us!

February 8
Virtual Movie Day – King Richard
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate in our virtual movie day/night. In celebration of Black History Month, we will be showing King Richard on February 8. King Richard provides a look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after coaching from their father Richard Williams. You must RSVP in order to receive a link to the movie, which you can watch any time on February 8.

February 9
Virtual Bingo Wednesdays
3:00 p.m.
For the month of February our virtual bingo sessions will have a Black History Month theme. Play to win cool college swag, such as t-shirts, water bottles, etc. Sign up to get a Zoom link, and join in the fun.  

February 11
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
“Linguistic Inclusiveness”
Monolingualism in standard (white) English is indicative of acceptable social order. “When we sort people into good (language) speakers and bad (language) speakers it is always the most marginalized that are going to be the most victimized and receive remediation for it.” -Nelson Flores.  The Center for Teach & Learning will discuss this topic in depth and provide discussion during this virtual event. Sign up to take part in this discussion, which will be led by college faculty Patricia Silva-Santisteban.

February 16
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Inaugural "Profiles in Black Excellence" Virtual Fireside Chat Series
Topic: Pushing Boundaries, Building Resilience, & Reshaping the Narrative
Sponsored by Southside Virginia Community College's (SVCC) Office of Student Activities, and moderated by Dr. Daryl Minus, SVCC Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success. Sign up, and a link to the event will be sent to you.

February 22
Virtual Movie Day – Respect
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate in our virtual movie day/night. In celebration of Black History Month, we will be showing Respect on February 22. Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. You must RSVP in order to receive a link to the movie, which you can watch any time on February 22.

February 22
12:00 p.m.  
Entrepreneurship and Black Owned Businesses
Join the college’s Career Services team, and hear from a panel of four successful African American entrepreneurs in the Richmond community.  They will share their career pathways to success and provide advice on creating successful employment opportunities. You do not need to register in advance, just join us using the Zoom link.

February 22
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Exploring OWN Voices of African American Authors
Join the Libraries in celebrating Black History Month through books. Explore titles by African American authors available through the Libraries' Axis 360 eBook and eAudiobook collection! Sign up and a link to this virtual event will be sent to you.

February 23
12:30 p.m.
Moyar Hall, M218 (Chester Campus) and Hamel Hall, H202k (Midlothian Campus)
Film Screening: Between the World and Me
Join the college’s Student Activities office and the Libraries in a screening of the HBO Documentary Between the World and Me based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2015 book which serves as an open letter to his teenage son. In his book, Coates reflects on his experiences, growing up in inner-city Baltimore, and examines how American society supports white supremacy. From the producer, “Based on the 2018 adaptation and staging of the book at the Apollo Theater, this HBO Special combines elements of the Apollo’s production, including powerful readings from Coates’ book, and incorporates documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.” If you are unable to join us for the in-person screening, you can view the documentary on your own by using the following link: https://bit.ly/3snmjTx

February 23
Virtual Bingo Wednesdays
3:00 p.m.
For the month of February our virtual bingo sessions will have a Black History Month theme. Play to win cool college swag, such as t-shirts, water bottles, etc. Sign up to get a Zoom link, and join in the fun.  

February 24
2:00 p.m.
"This Land is My Land: The Tale of Lesser Known African-American Communities" with Professor Sabrina Watson
Professor Watson will discuss lesser known African American communities that were developed post-Civil War and during the Great Migration, explain their historical significance and if they are still thriving communities today or if they are disappearing as many of them are. You do not need to register in advance, just join us using the Zoom link.

February 24
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Inaugural "Profiles in Black Excellence" Virtual Fireside Chat Series
Topic: Pushing Boundaries, Building Resilience, & Reshaping the Narrative
Sponsored by Southside Virginia Community College's (SVCC) Office of Student Activities, and moderated by Dr. Daryl Minus, SVCC Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success. Sign up and a link to the event will be sent to you.

February 28
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Inaugural "Profiles in Black Excellence" Virtual Fireside Chat Series
Topic: Pushing Boundaries, Building Resilience, & Reshaping the Narrative
Sponsored by Southside Virginia Community College's (SVCC) Office of Student Activities, and moderated by Dr. Daryl Minus, SVCC Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success. Sign up and a link to the event will be sent to you.