Celebrating Black History Month at Regis
As Black History Month kicks off, Regis University is recognizing and honoring multigenerational Black history. For this celebration, academic departments and student groups, including the Community for Belonging (CoBe), the Black Student Alliance (BSA) and more, have collaborated on events to acknowledge the power of diversity of students, faculty and staff on campus.
On Feb. 5, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Regis professor Phyllis Graham-Dickerson, Ph.D. will host the next Good Trouble Conversation –– “Oppression of a People: Its Impact on Their Health Equity.” This discussion will explore the concept and lack of health equity in the African American community.
Graham-Dickerson is the Director of the Department of Belonging, Health Equity and Social Justice at the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. In her 52 years in the nursing profession, Graham-Dickerson has focused on social justice and culturally informed practice.
“I hope that this discussion will increase understanding of the inequities in the Black communities,” Graham-Dickerson said, “and for our students to think of ways they can advocate for change.”
As Regis students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrate Black history this February, it’s important to acknowledge that Black history isn’t just confined to one month. The legacy of Black history lives on every day –– both on and off campus. Join together this month to celebrate Black excellence, resilience and strength worldwide.
Black History Month Events:
The Making of Citizen with Claudia Rankine
2-3 p.m. Feb. 4, Webinar
Discussion with author Claudia Rankine about the making of her book Citizen: An American Lyric and its impact. Register for this webinar here.
Good Trouble Conversation - Oppression of a People: Its Impact on Their Health Equity
12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Claver Hall, Room 328
A discussion led by Regis professor Phyllis Graham-Dickerson, Ph.D., on the importance of health equity and why it does not exist in African American Communities.
City of Joy, Documentary Screening
6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Student Center, Second Floor Lounge
The film tells the story of the first class of women at City of Joy, a women's shelter in the Congo, and chronicles the process by which such a revolutionary place came to be, from its origins with the women survivors themselves to the opening of the center’s doors.
Black Excellence - Black History Trivia & Career Showcase
Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 19, Walker's Pub
Test your knowledge and celebrate Black excellence! Join us for an exciting Black History Month Trivia Night showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans. Compete for awesome prizes in this collaborative event hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development, RUSGA and Housing and Residential Engagement.
Black History Month Movie in Community
3-5 p.m. Feb. 26, Mountain View Room
Join the Black Student Alliance for dinner and a movie! We will celebrate Black culture, history and excellence through film and community!
