Black History Month

February 2025: African Americans and Labor

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced that the national theme for Black History Month 2025 is African Americans and Labor.

For the college's celebration of Black History Month we invite proposals from the FIT community (employees and students) centered around this theme. We welcome a diverse range of formats, including live performances, video presentations, panel discussions, posters, exhibitions, literary presentations, interviews, research materials, and white papers. Events can be hosted either on campus or in virtual settings throughout February, aligning with the nationwide celebration of Black history.

As a community known for our unconventional minds, we look forward to showcasing the full spectrum of our inventive thinking. We encourage exploration of the intersections between labor, the arts, and the African American experience. However, we also welcome exploration of any appropriately themed topic of your choice.

Submit your Black History Month event proposal

The submission deadline is Monday, December 16, 2024. 

We will announce the selected submissions by Friday, December 20, 2024, providing time for preparation and background work. For any inquiries, contact Deliwe Kekana.