Black History Month 2024:
Jan. 31st Black History Month Flag Raising & Second Line Parade (J Bldg. entrance 9:00am): JJC and the Center for Multicultural Access & Success are proud and honored to celebrate Black History Month with a Black History Month Flag Raising ceremony and Second Line Parade with entertainment from the Windy City Ramblers. Come and enjoy this fun-filled activity!
Feb 7th & Feb 21st Barber Shop & Beauty Shop Talks (A 1108 12:30pm): Join us as we discuss hot topics & issues pertaining to our Black and African American communities through the lens of gender!
Feb 8th African Bazaar (H-Bridge 10:00am-3:00pm) Join CMAS in supporting minority-owned businesses & peruse & purchase authentic African apparel, jewelry & other goods representing the motherland.
Feb 13th Peace Circle Employee Focused (A- 1002 11:30am-2:30pm) Join the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our Racial Healing Circles - a unique space to address deep-seated wounds of racism and discrimination. Delve into core issues affecting our workplaces and communities, uncovering the roots of pain while fostering hope for a brighter more equitable future. Be part of reshaping our present and building a foundation for unity over division, where every voice is not just heard but valued. Join the journey toward a more inclusive tomorrow. Register here: Racial Healing Circle Experience
Feb 14th DuSable Museum Field Trip (Depart at 9:00am) Don't miss this opportunity to visit the African American History Museum in Chicago and learn about major contributions of African Americans within the United States. Sign up in CMAS A-1116 or at the following link: https://bit.ly/3RXGunG
Feb 16th Black Teen Summit (Event Center 9:00am-1:30pm) CMAS invites area high school students for our annual 12th Black Teen Summit. The Black Teen Summit shows students the opportunities that are available through higher education while engaging in a dialog about today's intriguing educational topics.
Feb 21st Peace Circle Student Focused (A-1002 11:30am-12:30pm) Join the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our Racial Healing Circles - a unique space to address deep-seated wounds of racism and discrimination. Delve into core issues affecting our workplaces and communities, uncovering the roots of pain while fostering hope for a brighter more equitable future. Be part of reshaping our present and building a foundation for unity over division, where every voice is not just heard but valued. Join the journey toward a more inclusive tomorrow. Register here: Racial Healing Circle Experience
Feb 23rd Black Excellence Gala with Black Student Union (Lower-level J Bldg. 6:00pm-10:00pm) The Black Excellence Gala will unite Black Student Union organizations from various to celebrate Black excellence and culture while fundraising for scholarships that support the Black community at JJC. Please join us for a festive evening of networking, music, food and dancing in a sophisticated atmosphere. Attire: formal/semi-formal.