USCB African American History Month

USCB AAHM 2025 Series: African American History and Afrofuturism

The USCB community is encouraged to participate in the following programs and activities during the month of February, and apply lessons learned all year round! Highlighted events are free to USCB students, but registration may be required.

Events & Registration   |   Videos   |   Past Events   |   Literature Review   |   Social Media

African American History Month Description

In 1986, the US Congress passed legislation that designated February as African American History Month, with three primary purposes: (1) raise awareness of African American history (2), acknowledge contributions of African Americans to the American story; and (3), stimulate interest in learning and apply lessons from African American history for all Americans. For the past six years, USCB has hosted a comprehensive series of events for our campus and Beaufort community members in celebration of African American History Month.

AAHM 2025 Events & Registration Links

AAHM 2025 Events Calendar Graphic

See below for events and registration links to events - be sure to check this site regularly for updates!

2025 Events

register

  • AAHM Kickoff - African American History & Afrofuturism
    Saturday, February 1, 2025
    3:00pm
    Instagram Live @USCBAASA
  • Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration - Legacies of Segregation & Integration
    Saturday, February 8, 2025
    3:00pm
    Instagram Live @USCBAASA
  • IAAM Charleston
    Thursday, February 13, 2025
    8:30am - 4:30pm
    Museum Field Trip & Service Learning
  • Art Exhibit & Discussion - Payne-ful Business
    Sunday, February 16, 2025
    3:00pm
    USCB Center for the Arts

Please use #AFAMUSCB for your social media posts.

ASALH is the national organization where African American History Month began. Their virtual events may be viewed on ASALH's event calendar.

Videos for AAHM Events

Check back regularly for new videos from our events!

Past Events (photos and passports)

Past event photos:

AAHM 2020 Group Photo

Sonja Griffin Evans and Dr. Najmah Thomas at AAHM 2020

AAHM 2020 Student Panel

Throwback Night

Literature Review

This guide features resources and exhibits that connect with the USCB 2021 African American History Month theme of Justice Beyond the Ballot Box. Click the link below for recommended readings, photos and descriptions of books on display at both library locations, exhibits, and more!

Attendees at AAHM 2020

Social Media Links

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Facebook: @UniversityofSouthCarolinaBeaufort
Twitter: @USCBeaufort
Instagram: @USCBeaufort

Also, please use the following hashtags on social media posts: #AFAMUSCB #OurStory