Photos courtesy of the Office of Multicultural Student Success
UToledo organizations are continuing with a packed itinerary for Black History Month, despite ongoing efforts by the federal and state government to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public and private entities alike.
The University eliminated its Office of DEI over the summer of 2024.
President Trump, in a sudden turn from his staunch anti-DEI executive orders and policies, followed presidential tradition by recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month, and called upon "all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities."
A sampling of the programming is listed below in chronological order. For the full list, more information, and to RSVP on Invonet, please click here.
Barbershop Talk is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 in the Ingman Room, and provides an opportunity to get a free haircut from local barbers.
Cultural Cuisine: Soul Food Edition is in The Eatery on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to The Eatery's close at 2:30 p.m. Along with enjoying a soul food-inspired menu, participants can enter a raffle for prizes.
Campus Activities and Programming is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in SU 2584. Attendees can enjoy music, food, and games in honor and celebration of Black culture and history.
The Black Issues Conference, hosted by Bowling Green State University, is on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E Wooster St., Bowling Green, Ohio. Transportation is available; please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS) at omss@utoledo.edu or by calling 419-530-2261.
The Black Caucus, hosted by UToledo's Black Student Union (BSU), is on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the SU Auditorium. The event provides an opportunity for Black community members and allies to share experiences and "strategize for the future," according to Invonet.
BSU's 55th annual fashion show is on Friday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the SU Auditorium. BSU will be awarding a scholarship at intermission, and recipients are required to attend to be recognized. Applications are due on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 11:59 p.m. The essay prompt and submission details are available on BSU's Instagram, @utoledobsu.
