Black Advance, the umbrella club for all Black organizations on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, celebrates Black History Month this February by hosting special events throughout the month in coordination with the African American Student Center at CPP.
See the list of events below, including a visit on Feb. 26 from trailblazing activist Bob Moses, who will speak about the legacy and lineage of civil rights. The university is also participating in CSU Super Sunday on Feb. 23 and will partner with four local churches where CPP leaders will deliver empowering messages about the importance of preparing for college.
Feb. 5
NBSC & BAFC engagement
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Student Services Building West – Room 1967
The Myth – Film Screening
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bronco Student Center – Andromeda
Feb. 12
Human Trafficking Awareness
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bronco Student Center – Andromeda
Feb. 13
Why I Love Black Women Informational
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., African American Student Center
Feb. 17
Blerd (Black Nerd) Week: Black Book Exchange
Noon to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
Feb. 18
#AnimeBlerds (Black Nerd) Power Hour
Noon to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
Mental Health Chats
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
Feb. 19
Blerd (Black Nerd) Week: Skill Exchange
Noon to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
Feb. 20
Black Cosplay Social Hour
Noon to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
GRRLS Night: #BlackGirlMagic
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Women’s Resource Center
Melinated Households
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., African American Student Center
Feb. 26
Black Heritage Speaker: Bob Moses
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Bronco Student Center – URSA Major
Feb. 27
BAE Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m., African American Student Center
Agua Caliente Clippers Basketball Game
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m., Toyota Center
Feb. 29
CPP Black Alumni & Friends Community Gathering
10 a.m. to noon, Kellogg House Pomona