Black History Month
UTC Black History Month 2022
Join us for these events and continue to check the calendar for event updates.
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Join us as we kickoff our Black History Month Celebration with a visual timeline of contributions and accomplishments, and briefly network with our UTC family. Enjoy sweet treats (Limited quantities available). Learn more about the origins of Black History Month as we celebrate with music, the culture, and the heritage within American history.
Fresh Fridays – Throwback Music
Date: Friday, February 4, 2022
When: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Multicultural Center will host weekly Fresh Friday networking events. During the noon hour each of the four Fridays in February, the center will explore UTC, local and historical highlights from various decades.
Main Stage – Open Mic Night
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2022
When: 8:00 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: A night of spoken word, song, storytelling, comedy, and more. A space where creativity and talent coexist. Sign up available on MOC Sync.
Fresh Fridays - Vintage Hairstyles
Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
When: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Multicultural Center will host weekly Fresh Friday networking events. During the noon hour each of the four Fridays in February, the center will explore UTC, local and historical highlights from the decades.
Africana Studies Virtual Panel Discussion
Date: Friday, February 16, 2022
When: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Africana Studies and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The panel will assemble faculty, staff, students, and alumni to discuss the history of Africana studies as an academic discipline in general and at UTC specifically, the current work of the Africana Studies program, and a discussion involving the audience about what the future of Africana Studies at UTC should look like.
International Tea Time – Black History Month
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
When: 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor
Sponsor: UTC Center for Global Education and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Center for Global Education hosts International Tea Time. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy different types of tea while learning about different cultures.
Family History, Black History, American History: A Journey into Genealogy with Dr. Gail Dawson
Date: 4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
When: Thursday, February 17, 2022
Where: Fletcher Hall Room 109, or attend virtually via Zoom. (Please note your preference on the registration form.) Register Here!
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Gary W. Rollins College of Business.
Description: Dr. Dawson will share her journey into genealogy including interesting family findings that link to the Civil War and one of the founding families of the state of Maryland. She will also introduce tips and tools to help as you explore your own genealogy in this free hybrid event.
BHM Movie Night featuring King Richard and Soul
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Derthick Hall 101 and 201
Sponsor: Student and Family Engagement & Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Double feature film event with King Richard (2021) and Soul (2020). The screenings will be in Derthick Hall and check-in will start at 7:45 p.m. The movies will begin around 8:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided, as supplies last. This event is open to currently enrolled UTC students only. Please bring your UTC student ID to check-in to the event.
Voices and Stories from Women of Color at UTC: A Panel Discussion
Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
When: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual Panel Zoom Webinar Link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/97393446701
Sponsor: UTC Commission on the Status of Women
Description: Stacy Lightfoot, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement, will be moderating the virtual panel. Women from several different stakeholder areas on campus (student, alumna, faculty, administration) share as panelists. The purpose of the event is to continue our dialogue on the experiences of women at UTC.
Fresh Fridays – Fashion Across the Decades
Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
When: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Multicultural Center will host weekly Fresh Friday networking events. During the noon hour each of the four Fridays in February, the center will explore UTC, local and historical highlights from the various decades.
Black Artists and Their Style
Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
When: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: University Center Tennessee Room
Sponsor: UTC Division of Diversity and Engagement & Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The artist showcase will feature glow-in-the-dark artwork from Dennis Famble, UTC class of 1985 and select works from Reggie Washington, UTC class of 2010.This event shares the creativity and talent of featured alumni, followed by reception with the artists. Light refreshments will be served.
Global Spotlight featuring Ethiopia
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
When: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor
Sponsor: UTC Center for Global Education & Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Center for Global Education enthralled with learning more about Ethiopia. Join us and guest speakers from the African Student Association to learn more about this country on Tuesday, February 22nd from 4:30-5:30 p.m.in the Lupton Hall,1st Floor Lobby.
Caribbean Music Extravaganza & Dance Party
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall First Floor, or attend virtually via Zoom. Register here to attend.
Sponsor: Division of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: We will be joined virtually by international musical sensation CarlynXP who will be showcasing an eclectic mix of pulsating rhythms and smooth selections. One of the most versatile artistes in the region, her repertoire includes Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Calypso, Bouyon, Reggaeton, and more. Refreshments provided.
Just Cause: The Experience - An interactive, virtual experience where the audience is the jury!
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
When: 12:00pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Register today at utc.edu/mocforward! Learn more about Just Cause and why you should participate here.
Sponsor: The MOC Forward Planning Committee in collaboration with the Division of Diversity & Engagement and The Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government.
Description: Just Cause: The Experience is a captivating legal drama about an artistic director who is suing her former employer for breach of contract after firing her for “racial insensitivity.” The issues of race, class, gender, and justice are explored throughout the case. A facilitated discussion will follow, addressing how these topics impact us in today’s society. There will also be a follow-up discussion on Wednesday, March 2nd at 12:00pm. This event is for all students, faculty, and staff.
Tastes of Black Chattanooga
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
When: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall, 1st Floor
Sponsor: Student Success Programs, Division of Diversity and Engagement, Africana Studies, and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Various local black-owned restaurants showcasing their offerings with a tasting of select menu items from their restaurants.
Read more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2022/02/sharing-the-flavors-the-citys-black-community/
Vendors scheduled to appear at Taste of Black Chattanooga include:
• Cake By The Pound
• Carlito’s Cabana
• Charleigh Mae’s Grubhouse
• Chattanooga Bread Puddings
• Jigga Juice it Up
• Mac’s Subs & Fries
• Mama Red Cooks
• Neutral Ground Chattanooga
• Oh My Goodness Chef Chasty Seafood & More
• Shey Natural Smoothies
• Soul’Licious
• Supreme Kitchen Food & Treats
• The Island Vibe
• TRowe Creative Kitchen
• Windy City Eatz
In Which Language Do I Keep Silent - A poetry reading by Dr. Earl S. Braggs
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Roth Grand Reading Room, Library, Fourth Floor
REGISTRATION LINK (via Microsoft Office Forms): https://forms.office.com/r/SzpWHa1bbr
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, February 20, 2022*
Sponsor: UTC College of Arts and Sciences and CAS Diversity Committee
Description: In this event, the UC Foundation Professor of English and Herman H. Battle Professor of African American Studies will share excerpts from his critically acclaimed works, including his most recent poetry collection, Obama's Children (Madville Publishing, 2021). The Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement Stacy Lightfoot will be the moderator for this special program, which will conclude with a book signing and reception honoring Professor Braggs.
Fresh Fridays – Art and Soul
Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
When: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Lupton Hall 1st Floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: The Multicultural Center will host weekly Fresh Friday networking events. During the noon hour each of the four Fridays in February, the center will explore UTC, local and historical highlights from the various decades.
US Colored Troops in the Civil War: A Living History Virtual Class
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
When: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where: Register in advance for this webinar: https://tennessee.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c9WA9flbRw-p06cJ73O0qw
Register in advance at any point before or during the webinar on: Monday, February 28, 2022, at 3:30 PM
Sponsor: Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, UTC Veteran Student Services, UTC Veteran Peer Mentorship Program, and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Hugh Goffinet, a specialist in the USCT and a student at Howard University, will discuss the contributions of Black veterans during the American Civil War. These Black servicemen sacrificed greatly in their noble war against the institution of slavery in the United States. Through their devotion to the cause of freedom and liberty, the USCT helped ensure that this country lived up to the idea that “all men are created equal.” Their service helped push the United States forward on a long road to progress that is still being realized to this day. There were 25 Medals of Honor awarded to African Americans during the Civil War with 14 from the Battle of New Market Heights alone.
This lecture and Q&A will allow you to experience one of the Living History Virtual Classes offered to educators and students locally and across the country from the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
Character is Colorless
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
When: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: University Center, Chickamauga Room
Sponsor: Vincent Phipps and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: In this event, UTC Professor Vincent Phipps will lead an interactive workshop designed to address the importance of increasing cultural understanding. Attendees will learn how to engage in meaningful and challenging conversations. This session is designed to be fun, upbeat, and revealing. Refreshment provided.