Celebrating Black History Month
February is dedicated as Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in the history of the United States. We proudly support and celebrate the African American community at Fox Valley Technical College this month and all year long.
To commemorate this occasion, the following learning opportunities are available to FVTC students and staff:
6th Annual Black History Month Museum
Join us in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black/African Americans to the history of the United States. During this time, we recognize and pay homage to the contributors, innovators and trailblazers within the Black community who have elevated the fields of business, technology, art, music and science.
February 6-10:
Oshkosh Riverside Campus, Room 133
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
February 13-15:
Waupaca Regional Center, Room 111
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
February 21-23:
Appleton Campus, Room E130
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Presented by FVTC Diversity & Inclusion Services
Black is Beautiful
Explore how the Black community embraced their identity in the 60’s and 70’s.
Tuesday, February 14:
Appleton Campus, Room E130, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Presented by FVTC Diversity & Inclusion Services
FVTC Speaker Series: Kyra Madison
Disinherited
Tuesday, February 21
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room C190 A/B
Kyra Madison is the direct descendant of Coreen (an enslaved cook) and James Madison (fourth president of the United States). Kyra speaks about the shared experience of the disinheritance of Black America (both individually and as a community) from the founding opportunities of land, wealth and privilege afforded White America. This disparity created by over 400 of years of sanctioned enslavement and the 100+ years of Jim Crow laws that followed necessitates the discussion of equitable inclusion initiates and institutional reparations.
Free to current FVTC students. Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided.
Presented by FVTC Campus Engagement Organization
Soulful Experience
Support FVTC’s Black Student Union by purchasing a soul food meal for lunch. To-go or dine-in.
Friday, February 24:
Waupaca Regional Center
Monday, February 27:
Oshkosh Riverside Campus
Tuesday, February 28:
Appleton Campus
Presented by FVTC Diversity & Inclusion Services
24th Annual Fox Cities Black History Program
Saturday, February 11
FVTC Appleton Campus
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
More info >
Presented by African Heritage Inc.