Black History Month Archives

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

As BHM concludes, Nasrin Ahmed '28 discusses the importance of telling Black history not simply as a story of oppression and resistance, but instead as one of triumph and excellence.

February 26, 2026

News

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

DCC executive chef Thomas Ramsey leads a class on Gullah Geechee cuisine for the inaugural event of the BCC's Black History Month '26 series

February 12, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite

February 12, 2026

Highlights·Sports

Malcolm Jenkins and Student Panel Discuss Athletes and Activism

Every year, Swarthmore College celebrates Black History month with a series of events ranging from faculty talks to book signings to film screenings. In this series, the Athletics Department Inclusion and Diversity Initiative hosted a Black Excellence Celebration event featuring Philadelphia Eagles

February 27, 2020

News

Mother of Trayvon Martin Comes to Campus, Urges Students to Vote, Protest

On Monday, October 22, 2018, the Black Cultural Center, with the help of the Office of the President and LPAC, hosted a talk by Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin. While the event was originally scheduled for Black History month, according

October 25, 2018

Opinion

Black History Month: necessary but not enough

Since 1976, every U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month. In February, the struggles and successes of the black community are highlighted and recognized nationally. In February, we lift up the voices and stories of members of our community who

February 15, 2018

News·Uncategorized

Black History Month kick off prompts conversations about race and identity

On Feb. 1, students gathered in the Black Cultural Center to kick off Black History Month and talk about the experiences of black students at Swarthmore. The event was organized and led by Shiko Njorge ’21 and T. J. Thomas ’21 and

February 8, 2018

News

Students Discuss Interracial Dating as Part of Black History Month and Healthy Sex and Relationship Week

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. From one

February 16, 2017

Arts

Artist’s perspective: performing in “Lift Every Voice”

Performing is cathartic for me. It’s how I let things out: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The act of writing a rap, of finding the right flow and the right lyrics to weave into the beat is only half of

April 4, 2016

Campus Journal

Treasure-filled BCC creates sense of home in Robinson House

Swarthmore’s Black Cultural Center, located in the Robinson House, has been a cardinal place for students throughout the years. The BCC was founded after a series of actions from Black students who campaigned for increased representation in the student body as well

February 18, 2016

Black History Month

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Mother of Trayvon Martin Comes to Campus, Urges Students to Vote, Protest

Black History Month: necessary but not enough

Black History Month kick off prompts conversations about race and identity

Students Discuss Interracial Dating as Part of Black History Month and Healthy Sex and Relationship Week

Artist’s perspective: performing in “Lift Every Voice”

Treasure-filled BCC creates sense of home in Robinson House

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