Black History Month 2023 In Photos

In February, the campus community came together to celebrate Black History Month through a series of programs, events and discussions.

With efforts led by the Black History Month Planning Committee and coordination by Multicultural Affairs, the monthlong celebration highlighted Black history, culture and rich traditions in alignment with this year’s theme of “Black Resistance: Building Bridges and Navigating Barriers.”

These photos capture highlights from several of the signature events planned. Thanks to all who participated!

individual receives a haircut at the State of the Black Hair Experience event in February, while others watch nearby
State of the Black Hair Experience
individuals dressed in black dance on a stage at the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
students playing basketball at the Black History Month annual basketball classic
Annual Basketball Classic
students from the One World dance team pose together behind a table at the Black and Brown Informational Fair
Black and Brown Informational Fair
student in a Syracuse sweatshirt paints a round ceramic object seated at a table
Trap N Paint
Karlous Miller performs at the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Referee holding up a basketball with players zoomed in on play at the annual Black History Month Basketball Classic
Annual Basketball Classic
performers dancing on stage at the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
stylist holds up some of her hair equipment at the State of the Black Hair Experience event
State of the Black Hair Experience
person speaking into a microphone at the Trap N Paint night hosted during Black History Month
Trap N Paint
Staff member holds up a copy of the book "All Boys Aren't Blue" at the Black and Brown Information Fair in Schine Student Center
Black and Brown Informational Fair
person receiving a haircut at the State of the Black Hair Experience event
State of the Black Hair Experience
person speaking into a microphone next to a tabletop scoreboard during the annual basketball classic game
Annual Basketball Classic
Outlaws dance troupe performs on stage at the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
students tabling in Schine at the Black and Brown Informational Fair
Black and Brown Informational Fair

(Photos by Scarlett Benson ’23, Jeremy Brinn, Qianzhen Li ’25, Emily McNeill ’23 and Angela Ryan)