BHM Events and Resources
Black History 101 Traveling Museum
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Triton College Library, A Building, Room A-200
A unique exhibit of original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the Trans-Atlantic slave trade era to Hip-Hop culture.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Triton College Library.
Black History Month Visual Display
Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Monday, Feb. 28
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Triton College Library, A Building, Room A-200
View an assorted collection of books by Black authors, memorabilia and photographs in honor of Black History Month.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Triton College Library.
Judas and The Black Messiah
Thursday, Feb. 10, 12:30 p.m.
Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center, I Building
Attend a special showing of Judas and The Black Messiah and join in a discussion about this recent film that dramatizes Black Panther leader Fred Hampton’s betrayal by an FBI informant.
Space is limited for Judas and The Black Messiah. Please scan the QR code to RSVP.
Sponsored by TRIUMPH, SURGE and the Cernan Earth and Space Center.
Dollar by Dollar
Monday, Feb. 14, Noon
Triton College Library, A Building, Library Classroom
Join us to view the documentary Dollar By Dollar directed by Errol T. Louis. This documentary tells the story of the neighborhood activists who fought to establish community development credit unions, sometimes known as “people’s banks.”
Food for the Soul
Tuesday, Feb. 15, Noon-2 p.m. or until supplies last
B Building, Student Center Cafeteria
A journey into the flavors of traditional African American cuisine.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, TRIUMPH and SURGE.
Know Your History Kahoot Game Show
Monday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Student Center Cafeteria, B Building
Test your knowledge of African American history and pop culture in this interactive game show. Play for a chance to win a $50 Visa or Mastercard gift card.
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Black History Resources
Triton Library Black History Month 2022
- Black Health and Wellness
- Researching Black History
- Contemporary Books
- Coretta Scott King Award Winners
- Documentaries and Popular Films
- Local and National Organizations
- Important Events and People
Museums of African American History and Culture
- nmaahc.si.edu
- Dusable Museum
- Chicago Field Museum
- The Legacy Museum
- NMAAHC Searchable Museum
- Lesser Known Stories
- Guide to Smithsonian National Museum African American History and Culture
African American Interests
- CBS Chicago - Black History
- Obama Foundation - 5 years
- 5th Ave Journal - page 21
- Events | Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library
- National Today - African American Heritage Month
- Goodreads.com - Black History Month
- 100 Black-Owned Businesses To Support (forbes.com)
- Black Minority Business Organizations
- Urban Juncture - Initiatives
- Boxville Organization - Bronzeville