Black History Month 2026 Events at a Glance
Event changes may occur throughout the month. Check back for the most up-to-date information.
The Community is My Classroom: Radical Vulnerability as Curriculum
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
6 – 8 p.m.
Keynote: Dr. Nia Nunn
Radical Vulnerability is a transformative teaching method and philosophy created and developed by Dr. Nia Nunn. Designed to support schools, organizations and institutions, it is an invitation to engage in a 'collective self-study' to enhance culture, purpose, and a sense of community.
Contact: Tracy Hudson
Abraham Lincoln Demond 1989 Day (ALD)
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Corey Union Function Room
5 - 8 p.m.
Keynote: Shontay Lundy '04 Remarks by: President Bitterbaum, Cortland Alumni and Elizabeth Baldi '26.
Celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln DeMond who was the first African American to graduate from SUNY Cortland. We will be providing dinner for attendees and there will be speeches made by our amazing Cortland Alumni and others who will help us recognize why ALD Day is important to them.
Contact: Elizabeth Baldi
Uplifting Voices: The Profound Impact and Importance of Black Sororities at Predominantly White Institutions
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
6 – 7:15 pm.
Presenter: Tracy Hudson,
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This workshop explores the critical role Black sororities play in supporting identity development, leadership, academic persistence, and community care for Black women at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Rooted in history and lived experience, the session highlights how Black sororities serve as counter spaces that affirm belonging, cultivate sisterhood, and foster resilience within environments that can feel isolating or exclusionary. Participants will engage in reflection, dialogue, and strategy building to better understand how these organizations uplift voices and strengthen institutional climates.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the historical purpose of Black sororities and their continued relevance at PWIs
- Identify how Black sororities function as spaces of care, resistance, leadership, and cultural affirmation
- Understand the impact of sorority membership on academic success, wellness, and persistence
- Recognize challenges Black sororities face at PWIs, including visibility, resource inequity, and misunderstanding
- Explore strategies institutions and allies can use to support and sustain Black Greek Letter Organizations
Contact: Tracy Hudson
Education and Action Toward Racial Equity
Wellness Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Neubig Hall Lobby
Noon - 2 p.m.
Presenter: Lauren Scagnelli
Join us to build awareness and education to ultimately unlearn bias and engage in anti-racist action. We will highlight the 21-day anti-racism challenge and outline steps to begin.
Contact: Lauren Scagnelli
Sponsors: Health and Wellness Promotion, Multicultural Life and Diversity
Office and Wellness Peer Educators