During the month of February, Abilene Christian University will celebrate Black History Month with guest speakers, a silent disco, special Chapel programs, discussion groups and other student activities. Several ACU groups collaborated to plan and host the events, including the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging; the Black Student Union; the Student Government Association; the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning; and the Campus Activities Board.

• Feb. 5 – Black History Month Opening Chapel,* featuring the ACU Gospel Choir.
  Moody Coliseum • 11 a.m.

• Feb. 8 – Black Professional Chapel, a small-group discussion on the importance of professionalism in the workplace and the various challenges of interviewing and job searching.
  Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120 • 11 a.m.

• Feb. 14 – Black Love Movie Night, a viewing of the movie Jumping the Broom.
  Don H. Morris Center, Room 141

• Feb. 19 – Chapel with Dr. Brandon Jones,* “Made for this Moment” – Empowering believers to understand that God has endowed all of us with gifts to glorify the kingdom (Matthew 26:36-44).
  Moody Coliseum • 11 a.m.

• Feb. 19 – Dr. Brandon Jones, “The Road to Success” – how students of color can make the most of their college experience.
  Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 • 6 p.m.

• Feb. 21 – Social Justice Workshop, building multiethnic allies to make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a reality.
  Brown Library, Core Classroom, Room 272 • noon

• Feb. 23 – Black History Month Silent Disco
  Wildcat Stadium, Brown Family Club Level • 6 p.m.

• Feb. 26 – Chapel with Rev. Jessica Kemp,* “The Notorious Christian” – Your past does not disqualify you for acceptance into God’s kingdom (Matthew 9).
  Moody Coliseum • 11 a.m.

• Feb. 26 – Rev. Jessica Kemp, “Regaining Your Spiritual Paradigm and Connecting with Christ.”
  Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 • 6 p.m.

• Feb. 29 – Student Panel Conversation, a panel of students will share their own unique Black heritage and the gifts, talents and perspectives they bring to the ACU community.
  Brown Library, Adams Center, Room 241 • 11:30 a.m.

• March 1 – AFRAM Festival,* featuring food, games and performances.
  ACU campus mall area • 6 p.m.

* Open to the public

— Wendy Kilmer 

February 1, 2024