NAU Black History Month Events

Black History Month honors the achievements, rich culture, and history of African Americans and recognizes the important contributions of Black individuals in society. The Office of Inclusion (IMQ) is proud to present a list of campus events that provides opportunities for our campus community to participate in. All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Moment of Silence

Join IMQ and our campus community on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. for a moment of silence as we remember the life of Tyre Nichols and the lives of many others that were lost to injustice.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

9:30 a.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

Black History Month with an Open House and Mixer

Join the Office of Inclusion as we kick off Black History Month with an Open House and Mixer. IMQ will feature works of art from Black student artists while providing refreshments and sharing details of the Black History Month events. This event is open to all.

Are you a student artist interested in showcasing your work for this event? Please visit this link to submit an interest form.

Friday, February 3, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month

Join the Office of Inclusion (IMQ) along with the Student Activities Council (STAC), the Black Student Union (BSU), NAU Athletics, and the NAU President’s Office for an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, February 4, 2023. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Black History Month: Embracing Excellence and Honoring the Accomplishments and Achievements of African Americans for a new generation” and echoes NAU’s goal to elevate excellence by committing to educate, support, and empower students, staff, faculty, and our NAU community.

Schedule of Events

10 – 10:30 a.m.: Breakfast at the Du Bois Ballroom

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.:  Program at the Du Bois Ballroom

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: March to the IMQ Center at the University Union Fieldhouse

12 – 2 p.m.: Community Service at Community Partner Sites

4:30 – 6 p.m.: Resource Fair and Mixer at the IMQ Center

For more details and to sign up for volunteer opportunities, please visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. 2023 event page.

 

BSU Royalty Talent Show

Come enjoy the talents of folks running for Black Student Union (BSU) royalty and see BSU members also sharing their gifts with the NAU community. 

Saturday, February 4, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SBS Castro, room 110

 

Hot Spot Black History Month Special Menu

Visiting the Hot Spot during the week of February 6 for a special lunch menu created by Chef Mahler that focuses on different regions associated with the African diaspora. Soul food, Caribbean, Ethiopian, Bahian, and West African are some of the cuisine featured for the week.

February 6 – 10, 2023

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hot Spot in the University Union

 

DüB Dining District Black History Month Special Menu

The DüB Dining District presents a Gallah-inspired dinner menu created by Chef Craig from Monday, February 6 to Thursday, February 9. The weekly menu is as follows:

 

February 6 – 9, 2023

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

du Bois South Union

 

“Black and” Panel

As part of events celebrating Black History Month, the Office of Inclusion presents a panel discussion featuring people who identify as “Black and” Listen to panelists’ lived multicultural experiences while enjoying a provided lunch.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

CAL Film Series: Eve’s Bayou; 1997, 108 min., R

We celebrate Black History Month with director Kasi Lemmons’ debut feature. Lemmons, whose latest film is “Whitney Huston: I Want to Dance with Somebody,” also wrote this gothic story of mystery, deceit, and mysticism starring (and produced by) Samuel L. Jackson. It’s been called “a landmark in ’90s independent cinema… (with) great power undiminished by the intervening decades

Rotten Tomatoes 83%

Watch the theatrical trailer here (https://youtu.be/6mXU9qVFRpM)

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Cline Library

Free Admission

 

SUN Entertainment Black History Month Movies: Till

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Doors 7:00 p.m. | Movie 8:00 p.m.

Prochnow Auditorium

Free with Student ID

 

BSU Peter Piper Fundraiser

This multicultural fundraising mixer is open to all NAU cultural clubs as a chance to celebrate Black History Month with the Black Student Union (BSU) at Peter Piper. All proceeds from sales will be shared with the BSU student group. BSU will also be collecting canned foods to be donated.

Friday, February 10, 2023

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Peter Piper Pizza, 1550 S Riordan Ranch St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

 

SUN Entertainment Black History Month Movies: Devotion

Friday, February 10, 2023

Doors 7:00 p.m. | Movie 8:00 p.m.

Prochnow Auditorium

Free with Student ID

 

BSU Royalty Fashion Show

Witness the fashion and flair of the contestants of the Black Student Union (BSU) Royalty competition!

Saturday, February 11, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SBS Castro, room 110

 

Black Love Trivia Game Night

Join the Black Student Union (BSU) as they host a trivia night for friends, couples, and roommates. Win prizes!

Monday, February 13, 2023

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

VIRTUAL Divine Nine Panel

Join IMQ as we host a panel featuring members of the illustrious Divine Nine sororities and fraternities on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5:30 pm-7 pm. Panelists will talk about their respective organizations and their impact on their lives and in Black communities. Light refreshments will be provided.

THIS EVENT WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY. Please visit the following link to register for this Zoom session: bit.ly/40Nrr3z

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Register for this Zoom session: bit.ly/40Nrr3z

 

SUN Entertainment Black History Month Movies: Black Panther

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Doors 7:00 p.m. | Movie 8:00 p.m.

Prochnow Auditorium

Free with Student ID

 

Friday Night Black History Month Movie Night: Hidden Figures

The Department of Ethnic Studies and IMQ present Black History Month Friday Night movie series. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Friday, February 17, 2023

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

SBS West, Room 200

 

SUN Entertainment Black History Month Movies: Wakanda Forever

Friday, February 17, 2023

Doors 7:00 p.m. | Movie 8:00 p.m.

Prochnow Auditorium

Free with Student ID

 

BSU Royalty Trivia Night

The final event of the Black Student Union (BSU) Royalty competition is a Trivia Night. 

Saturday, February 18, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SBS Castro, room 110

 

CAL Film Series: Devil in a Blue Dress; 1995, 102 min., R

We celebrate Black History Month with writer/director Carl Franklin who brings novelist Walter Mosley’s iconic handyman/detective Easy Rawlins, perfectly embodied by Denzel Washington, to the screen. In support, Don Cheadle is marvelous as Easy’s terrifying, murderous protector.

Rotten Tomatoes 92%

Watch the theatrical trailer here (https://youtu.be/7bWekMNDfT8)

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Cline Library

Free Admission

 

Queer Black Creative

Join IMQ and the Black Student Union as we celebrate the art and talents of the queer black community.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

BSU Queer Support Group

This is an opportunity for POC Queer students to get together and talk about their experiences in the NAU community. 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

Friday Night Black History Month Movie Night: Moonlight

The Department of Ethnic Studies and IMQ present Black History Month Friday Night movie series. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Friday, February 24, 2023

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

SBS West, Room 200

 

Black Renaissance

Join the Black Student Union (BSU) for a night of music, dancing, and performances by BSU members. This is a dress-to-impress event, and dinner will be served.

Saturday, February 25, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

High Country Conference Center

 

Black History Month Book Giveaway

Throughout Black History Month, IMQ will be giving away books written by Black authors on our Instagram page (@nau_inlcusion). Visit to learn more about how to enter the giveaway and about the amazing books featured.