Campus & Community

2024 Black History Month Celebrations in Photos

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, By John Boccacino

Syracuse University continued its proud and storied tradition of honoring Black History Month through a series of engaging and thought-provoking student-run programs, events and discussions Feb. 1 through March 3 on campus.

The theme for this year’s celebrations was “Existing Outside the Lines: The Colors of Resistance.” Through a lens of intersectionality as art, this theme encapsulated the rich diversity within the Black community while also acknowledging the spectrum of color that Blackness holds.

Relive the celebrations through our photo gallery, which captures highlights from several of the signature events led by the Black History Month Committee and coordinated across campus by the Multicultural Affairs team. Thanks to all who participated!

A person addresses the crowd. Balloons spelling out BHM 2024 rest on the stage.

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration (Photo by Julie Herman)

Three student dancers perform.

Black History Month Kickoff Celebrations (Photo by Julie Herman)

A student and Otto the Orange pose in front of the Black History Month t-shirts.

Black History Month Kickoff Celebrations (Photo by Julie Herman)

A dancer performs on stage,

Black History Month Kickoff Celebrations (Photo by Julie Herman)

Two students smile while high fiving each other.

Black History Month Kickoff Celebrations (Photo by Julie Herman)

Two students share a laugh.

Black History Month Kickoff Celebrations (Photo by Julie Herman)

Two people pose for a photo next to an art display.

Black History Month Commemorative Event: Night at the Museum (Photo courtesy of @neuvisuals on Instagram)

A woman speaks to a room full of students.

Olutosin Alabi G’25 won the Third Annual Afropreneurship Competition (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Libraries)

Three presenters address a crowd of students.

The Third Annual Afropreneurship Competition (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Libraries)

Students participate in a trap and paint event.

Black History Month Orange After Dark Trap N’ Paint (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

A student paints.

Black History Month Orange After Dark Trap N’ Paint (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Two students smile for a photo with balloons spelling out BHM 2024

Black History Month Orange After Dark Trap N’ Paint (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Two students paint.

Black History Month Orange After Dark Trap N’ Paint (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

A presenter talks to students. Accompanying graphic reads Black History Month February 2024.

Black History Month Orange After Dark Trap N’ Paint (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

A woman works on a student's hair.

Black Beauty Expo (Photo by Angela Ryan)

A student poses with a sign reading Ta, your African beauty and wellness connection.

Black Beauty Expo (Photo by Angela Ryan)

A woman works on a student's hair.

Black Beauty Expo (Photo by Angela Ryan)

A student smiles after having her hair done.

Black Beauty Expo (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Students engage in discussion with alumni about career advice.

Black History Month Career Mixer (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Alumni pose for a group photo after sharing career advice.

Black History Month Career Mixer (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

An alumnus gives career advice to students.

Black History Month Career Mixer (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Alumni, students and staff pose for a group photo.

Black History Month Career Mixer (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

A student is presented with a commemorative Orange sash.

20th Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony (Photo courtesy of Multicultural Affairs)

A student speaker addresses the crowd at a podium.

20th Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony (Photo courtesy of Multicultural Affairs)

Students pose with their Orange commemorative sashes on stage at Hendricks Chapel.

20th Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony (Photo courtesy of Multicultural Affairs)

Students discussing mental health challenges.

Black History Month Week of Wellness–Mental Health Talk (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

A woman poses with a journal she designed.

Black History Month Week of Wellness–Mental Health Talk (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Two students discuss mental health issues with their peers.

Black History Month Week of Wellness–Mental Health Talk (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Two people laugh while putting on roller skates.

All Wheels! No Ceilings! Black History Month Soul Skate (Photo by Leigh Mai Vo ’24)

Three students on roller skates pose for a photo with Otto the Orange.

All Wheels! No Ceilings! Black History Month Soul Skate (Photo by Leigh Mai Vo ’24)

Two students share a laugh while rollerskating.

All Wheels! No Ceilings! Black History Month Soul Skate (Photo by Leigh Mai Vo ’24)

Four students pose for a photo while wearing roller skates.

All Wheels! No Ceilings! Black History Month Soul Skate (Photo by Leigh Mai Vo ’24)

A group of Black students celebrate after the Men of Color's annual Induction Ceremony.

Men of Color Initiative Induction Ceremony (Photo courtesy of Dylan Antigua ’22, G’23)

The College of Law’s Fifth Annual Black History Month Dinner (Photo courtesy of @neuvisuals on Instagram)