BATON ROUGE - Southern University is hosting Black History Month events throughout February to inform, inspire and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans.The following free events are tied to this SU's theme of ldquo;Rooted: The Power of Our Past, The Strength of Our Future:"Monday, Feb. 2S U NAACP Political Action Committee: Unchained VoicesThis screening and discussion, centered on Ava DuVernayrsquo;s documentary, ldquo;13th,rdquo; aims to create space for students to engage in meaningful dialogue about justice and policy.Harris Hall Annex from 5 to 7 p.m.Documentary Screening: "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till"Running Time: 1 hour, 10 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.nbsp;Tuesday, Feb. 3Documentary Screening Filmmaker Discussion: ldquo;The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Tillrdquo;Virtual Guest: Keith Beauchamp, FilmmakerLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterFilm: Continuously playing from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.nbsp;Discussion: 2 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 4ldquo;Watching the Watchmenrdquo; Course, Day 1Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterThis hybrid (in-person and virtual) academic course runs through March. It is hosted by the Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center and facilitated by Judge Marcus Hunter and Kuala C. Chambers. Aligned with the Centerrsquo;s mission, the course promotes critical inquiry, historical awareness, and civic understanding through structured dialogue and analysis. Classes meet in person on Wednesdays at the Tarver Center and virtually on Saturdays, running from February through March 2026.nbsp;For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/49Z16qd or contact Kuala Chambers, program manager, at [email protected] Film Screening: ldquo;TILLrdquo;Running Time: 2 hours, 11 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 5ldquo;Booked @ Caderdquo; Author Series: Judge Freddie Pitcher, Jr.ldquo;Breaking Barriers: A View from the Benchrdquo;John B. Cade Library First Floor Multipurpose Room at 11 a.m.ldquo;Beauty on the Bluffrdquo; Art Exhibition by Christopher RussellOpening ReceptionHayden Hall Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m.This exhibit runs through March 6 in the Hayden Hall Gallery on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Samantha Combs, gallery director at [email protected] Desk Concerts @ Cade Library: Eric WhitfieldJohn B. Cade LibraryCamille Shade Room starting at 6 p.m.Friday, Feb. 6"Jaguar Prowl" Campus History Scavenger Hunt12 p.m.nbsp;Monday, Feb. 9Documentary Screening: "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities"Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 10Documentary Screening: "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities"Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Black History ProgramStill We Rise: Black Legacy, Black Future mdash; A Celebration of History, ROOTED In Culture, Resistance, and Excellence is a signature Black History Month program that honors the enduring legacy of Black history while connecting the past, present, and future. Through reflection, dialogue, and cultural affirmation, the program highlights stories of resistance, resilience, and excellence that continue to shape Black identity, civic life, and collective progress.Keynote Speaker: Keith Beauchamp, FilmmakerPanelists: Judge Marcus Hunter, Eugene Collins and Dr. Dana HunterLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center at 2 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 11Documentary Screening: "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities"Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Department of HistoryTolson-Lockett Black History Quiz BowlT.T. Allain Hall, Room 313 at 11 a.m.Department of AthleticsBlack Love Unfiltered Panel DiscussionThis program aims to create space for honest dialogue around self-love, healthy relationships, sexual health, boundaries, and personal accountability.Smith Brown Memorial Student Union at 6:30 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 12Documentary Screening: "Eyes on the Prize"Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.ldquo;Booked @ Caderdquo; Author Series: Courtney Brown, Ph.D.ldquo;Adolescent Literacy and Writing: Narratives Outside the Classroomrdquo;John B. Cade LibraryFirst Floor Multipurpose Room at 11 a.m.Department of HistoryRoundtable Discussion: All Music is "Black" MusicModerator: Dr. Shawn Comminey, Chair, Department of HistoryPanelists: Peter Breaux, LaTrenda Williams-Clark, Christy Garrison-Harrison, Jessica Lawal, and John McCree12:30 ndash; 1:30 p.m.via Zoom and Room TBDOffice of Student Leadership and EngagementTaste of the SouthSmith-Brown Memorial Student UnionMocha Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m.Tiny Desk Concerts @ Cade Library: Stephanie YearbyJohn B. Cade LibraryCamille Shade Room, Third Floor starting at 6 p.m.Friday, Feb. 13Documentary Screening: Ava Duvernay's "13th"Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Office of Student Leadership and EngagementWork It Out: Heart Healthnbsp;This event encourages physical activity by demonstrating simple, accessible exercises to get hearts pumping. A local health professional will be present to discuss the importance of reducing long-term risk factors and ways to maintain a healthy heart.Stewart Hall Auditorium from 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 18Documentary Screening: "Eyes on the Prize"Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.mThursday, Feb. 19Documentary Screening: "Eyes on the Prize"Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.ldquo;Booked @ Caderdquo; Author Series: Thomas Durant, Ph.D.ldquo;A View from the Inside: 36 Years of Desegregationrdquo;John B. Cade LibraryMultipurpose Room, First Floor starting at 11 a.m.Tiny Desk Concerts @ Cade Library: Nina GrayJohn B. Cade LibraryCamille Shade Room, Third Floor starting at 6 p.m.Monday, Feb. 23College of Nursing and Allied HealthDocumentary Screening: ldquo;I Am Somebodyrdquo;ldquo;I Am Somebody (1970),rdquo; directed by Madeline Anderson, focuses on predominantly Black healthcare workers mdash; including nurses mdash; at the Medical College Hospital of South Carolina who organized and went on strike to protest low wages, unsafe and unjust working conditions, racial discrimination, and lack of respect and dignity.School of Nursing Auditorium starting at 5:30 p.m.Residential Life and HousingBlack History Program with The LEAD FirmThis program is dedicated to celebrating the rich history, culture, leadership, and contributions of Black communities. The event will provide an engaging space for residents to reflect on the past, explore the present, and envision the future through meaningful dialogue, interactive learning, and community connection.Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union Cotillion Ballroom starting at 6 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 24Department of HistoryDocumentary Screening: ldquo;The Brice Taylor Story"T.T. Allain Hall, Room 313 starting at 11 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 26Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center83rdnbsp; Annual Poultry and Livestock ShowMaurice A. Edmond Livestock ArenaRuns through February 28Get Out the Vote: Black Politics in LouisianaPresented by the Nelson Mandela School of Government and Social Sciences; Department of Political Science and Geography; the Jewel Limar Prestage Public Policy, Polling and Research CenterHiggins Hall AtriumPanel Discussion11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.nbsp;Refreshments and Networking12:30 - 2 p.m.Department of HistoryDocumentary Screening: ldquo;Alabama Brawl"T.T. Allain Hall, Room 313 starting at 11 a.m.ldquo;Booked @ Caderdquo; Author Series: Miles Potierldquo;A.D.A.P.T.hellip;Fill in the Gaprdquo;John B. Cade LibraryFirst Floor Multipurpose Room starting at 11 a.m.Tiny Desk Concerts @ Cade Library: Jaeshaun TaysJohn B. Cade LibraryCamille Shade Room, Third Floor starting at 6 p.m.Department of History Lecture SeriesWho Are We Really: The Dilemma of Revealing Our IdentityMartin Luther King, Jr. Catholic Student Center Black History Month ProgramKeynote: Dr. Shawn Comminey, Chair, Department of History586 Harding Boulevard starting at 6 p.m.Friday, Feb. 27Documentary Screening: Ava Duvernay's "13th"Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutesLeon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage CenterContinuously playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Fashion Show Inspired by History and Historical FiguresJohn B. Cade LibraryCamille Shade Room, Third Floor starting at 6 p.m.Permalink| Comments ...read more read less