Black History Month

Meet the Experts

Marino A. Bruce, Ph.D., M.S.R.C., M.Div.

Associate Dean
University of Houston College of Medicine
Billy Hawkins, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Health and Human Performance
Summer Harlow, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston
Gerald Horne, Ph.D.

Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies
Department of History

Brian C. Reed, M.D.

Chair, Clinical Sciences
University of Houston College of Medicine
Linda Reed, Ph.D.

Interim Chair, AAS & Associate Professor
Department of African American Studies
Ezemenari Obasi, Ph.D.

Professor & Associate Dean of Research
Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences
Joyce Olushola Ogunrinde, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Human Performance
McClain Sampson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Graduate College of Social Work
Kevin B. Thompson, Ph.D.

Program Manager II
Department of African American Studies
Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D.

Professor
Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Director
Department of Psychology

Feb 18 11:00 am

Black History Month Dining Celebration

Celebrate Black History Month with us at Moody Dining Commons on February 18th from 11AM to 2PM. Enjoy an indoor vendor market highlighting Black and African-American Owned Business and live entertainment by local artists!
Feb 18 12:00 pm

Le Paris Noir: Unveiling Black Histories in the City of Light

Join Kévi Donat, founder of Le Paris Noir, for a compelling talk on Black cultural and intellectual history in Paris. Drawing from his walking tours, he explores race, history, and urban transformation, offering critical insights into identity and social justice. Refreshments provided.