Ball in the House - R&B/Soul/Pop Acapella | February 1, 6 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is sponsored by Student Activities.
Black History Month 2023
RIC Honors Black History Month and the 2023 Theme of “Black Resistance”
The theme for 2023 focuses on the importance of Black Resistance. African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings since our arrival upon these shores. These efforts have been to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in a just democratic society in the United States and beyond the United States political jurisdiction.
More information on black history month themes.
Ashlee Haze - Spoken Word & Poet | February 8, 6 p.m.
Come hear Ashlee on Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom sponsored by Student Activities.
Dance Performance by “Motherland’s Finest” | February 8, 12:30 p.m.
Motherland’s Finest is a student organization group that focuses on African, Afro-Caribbean, and Step dance and will be performing some routines in Donovan Dining and offering refreshments. Join us on Wednesday, February 8, 12:30 p.m. in the Donovan Dining Center.
“Wildn' Out” | February 9, 6-9 p.m.
This is a fun improv comedy show that mixes doing skits and playing games on Thursday, February 9 from 6-9 p.m. in the Student Union Café. This event is hosted by the Harambee Student Organization.
Dimensions of art and identity: The life and work of Nancy Elizabeth Prophet | February 17 - April
This is an exhibit that is set to run from February 17 through April on the Adams Library Level 3 (main floor) and is hosted by Adams Library Special Collections.
'Moonlight' Screening and Discussion | February 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
This event will take place on Friday, February 17 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Gaige Hall room 100 and is sponsored by The Unity Center
Harambee Flag Party | February 17, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Join us for a party for students to come and represent their heritage on Friday, February 17, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Hosted by the Harambee Student Organization
Discussing Economic Equity Issues in Rhode Island | February 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Come on Wednesday, February 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Alger Hall room 110 to learn about economic equity and justice issues affecting communities of color and low-and-modest income Rhode Islanders presented by Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, J.D., Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute. This is an in-person event and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be available.
Black Alumni and Cultural Night | February 23, 6-8 p.m.
Spend a night with alumni and vendors from the Rhode Island College community to mix and mingle on Thursday, February 23, 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom hosted by the Harambee Student Organization
“Porch Treasure”: Black American Storytelling as a Guidebook for Public Engagement | February 28, 12:30-2 p.m.
Dr. Clarissa J. Walker will discuss a kinship model of Black American storytelling, a model that is constructed by the agency and audience of African-derived tellers.