St. John's Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black Heritage Month (BHM), St. John’s University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs has organized a multicampus, in-person celebration organized by departments and clubs from the Queens and Staten Island, NY, campuses. BHM (also known as Black History/African American History Month), is celebrated nationally in February. This month pays tribute to and honors the rich and diverse culture, legacy, traditions, histories, and innumerable contributions of the Black communities. 

This year we honor the Black community through our theme, “Stepping into the Spotlight.” Under this year’s theme, we encourage students to embrace their main character energy and become the stars of their own lives. With each event, we will focus on a different “spotlight”; some encourage students to step in, while others focus on the celebration of notable Black figures who have stepped into their own major spotlights.

View Black History Month Events.