About Black Awarenss Month
The BAM committee puts on a series of events/programs that take place in the month of February. These events are put together to celebrate and promote awareness of Black history and Black culture.
The theme this February is "Black to the Future" focusing on celebrating and educating the rich legacy of Black culture while inspiring an empowered path forward. We aim to create a vibrant community where students take pride in their heritage, actively engage in our campus community initiatives, and foster a deep appreciation for where we've come from. By honoring our roots, we fuel our collective future, encouraging every individual to become more involved, stand proud, and shape the future with purpose.
BAM Schedule of Events 2025
This upcoming Black Awareness Month, we are hosting some of our well-known annual events such as the Opening Ceremonies, Service Day, and Church Service. We are also pursuing unique partnerships with several other student organizations that support the Black community. Our goal is to reach all corners of campus to educate and provide resources to the entire student body.
| Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Opening Ceremony |
Monday, Feb. 3 |
7-10 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| Trivia Night |
Tuesday, Feb. 4 |
6:30 p.m. |
Rathskeller |
| Black in White Coat |
Wednesday, Feb. 5 |
6:30-8 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| OAE's Black History Mobile Museum |
Thursday, Feb. 6 |
10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Lakeside Village Expo |
| MSA Real Talk |
Thursday, Feb. 6 |
5-6 p.m. |
MSA Office |
| Movie Night |
Friday, Feb. 7 |
7:30-9 p.m. |
Storm Surge |
| Dragskeller |
Sunday, Feb. 9 |
11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Rathskeller |
| UBS Film Festival |
Monday, Feb. 10 |
7-9 p.m. |
Bill Cosford Cinema |
| Black History Men's Basketball Game |
Tuesday, Feb. 11 |
7 p.m. |
Watsco Center |
| Fried Chicken Wednesday |
Wednesday, Feb. 12 |
1-3 p.m. |
Rock Plaza |
| Sneakerball |
Wednesday, Feb. 12 |
7-10 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| Black History Women's Basketball Game |
Sunday, Feb. 16 |
2 p.m. |
Watsco Center |
| The Kickback |
Tuesday, Feb, 18 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Whitten University Center |
| MSA After Hours |
Wednesday, Feb. 19 |
8-10 p.m. |
MSA Office |
| Taste of the South |
Thursday, Feb. 20 |
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Lakeside Patio |
| Day of Service |
Saturday, Feb. 22 |
Noon-3 p.m. |
Storm Surge |
| Church Service |
Sunday, Feb. 23 |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| To Be One Gifted and Black |
Wednesday, Feb 26 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| BLQ's The Ascensions Ball |
Thursday, Feb. 27 |
7-10 p.m. |
Shalala Student Center |
| Black State of the U with Black Alumni Society |
Friday, Feb. 28 |
5-7 p.m. |
Lakeside Auditorium |
If you are interested in being a part of the committee and would like to help plan one of the events, or you would like information on becoming a sponsor, please contact BAM and/or MSA at UnitedBlackStudents@gmail.com or msa@miami.edu.
Hosting an event during Black Awareness Month?
If you are a member of the UM community and have events celebrating Black Awareness Month, please complete this survey form below to have your events added to the BAM calendar.
Event Submission Form
