Black History Month 2025

This February recognizes Black History Month and this year's theme, “African Americans and Labor.” In recognition, Governors State University's (GovState) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) released its first-ever Black History Month Calendar, celebrating GovState students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

Dr. Joi Patterson, GovState's Chief Diversity Officer, said the calendar amplifies Black voices and highlights crucial perspectives on Black experiences through authentic reflections and successes, promoting an accurate portrayal of history and society.

Open the calendar and click the photos on each date to hear a brief story of an African American experience. 

Keep an eye on the InsideGovState newsletter, and the DEI and Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs (CSEIP) webpages for more information on events in February.