Black History Month February 2025
Every February, communities across North America come together in celebration of Black History Month which was officially recognized in Canada by the House of Commons in 1995, and later by the Senate in March 2008.
This dedicated time is to honour the contributions of Black communities to commemorate the past but look to the future and to celebrate Black culture and Black excellence. While the learnings and offerings in February are wonderful, the recognition of these achievements and contributions is a year-round commitment.
On campus events
Below is a schedule of events with more details added and additional events anticipated to be listed as we approach the start of Black History Month in February.
TBA | Black History Month Launch Event
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm
Where: A Building Main Foyer
Join us for some speeches and a traditional drumming and dance performance as we welcome Edward Sembatya back to Langara. The launch will also feature selections from our Black Excellence and Identity Call for Submissions which will be displayed on the chalk walls in the Breezeway Corridor between the A and C buildings for the month of February. Finally, stay to try some tasty bites from local caterer Elbo Jamaican Patties!
Black Excellence and Identity: Call for Submissions - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Langara College is excited to announce a Call for Submissions for Black History Month, February 2025. We invite students and employees to share their creativity through pieces that celebrate Black Excellence and Identity on the chalk walls in the Breezeway Corridor between the A and C buildings.
Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
- Murals
- Poetry
- Quotes
- Comics
Both individual and group submissions are welcome. All submissions must be original work. The successful applicants will be selected based on their proposed design and how they captured the richness of Black history, culture, and achievement found in communities across the Black and African diaspora.
Honorariums will be awarded to the selected designs based on the breakdown below:
- Mural/Comic - $500
- Quote/Poetry - $300
Up to 4 individuals/group submissions will be selected to design a chalk wall panel. For group submissions, the honorarium will be split evenly among group members. Applicants who choose to disclose and self-identify as Black or of African descent will receive priority consideration during the selection process.
Submission Guidelines:
- All submissions must be relevant to the theme of Black Excellence and Identity.
- A brief description (2000 characters maximum) of your submission, outlining how it reflects and honors the theme, is required. Please respond in written, paragraph form. Submissions must also include a digital or physical rendering of the proposed design.
- Materials to create the design will be provided by the College, but must be outlined in the application and are subject to approval.
Timelines
- The submission deadline is January 14th, 2025 at 11:45 pm.
- Selected applicants will be notified by January 17th, 2025.
- The designs will be unveiled on February 4th, 2025.
For more information or any inquiries, please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at edioffice@langara.ca.