During the month of February, Georgetown University joins the nation in commemorating Black History Month. We invite you to learn more about Black history and culture at Georgetown and engage in events recognizing Black History Month.
We celebrate the many contributions of our Black students, faculty, staff and alumni to our university community and broader society, and recognize the diverse scholarship and teaching advancing Black heritage and history.
Georgetown faculty advance teaching and scholarship on Black history and heritage in a range of fields and interdisciplinary efforts, particularly the Department of African American Studies.
Students celebrate Black history and culture and educate their peers through a number of student groups, including the Black Student Alliance, Black American Law Students Association (BALSA), Black Theatre Ensemble, Black Student-Athlete Coalition, African Society of Georgetown and others. The Black House serves as a focal point for Black student life on Main Campus and as a gathering space for dialogue among and with students of color.
In July 2022, the Georgetown University Alumni Association proudly announced the formation of the Black Alumni Council, the first-ever affinity group established by the organization. The Council now serves as a cohesive, coordinated vehicle to amplify the voices of the Black alumni community at Georgetown. The Council has also worked closely with the Georgetown University Library on the growing We Are Georgetown: Celebrating Our Black History interview series, which captures the rich experiences and contributions of Georgetown’s Black alumni, faculty, staff and students.
As we mark Black History month, we are reminded of our shared responsibility and commitment, as a community, to deepening diversity, equity and inclusion on our campuses, and engaging in and leading efforts to secure civil rights and seek racial justice in DC and beyond. Black lives have been frequently harmed, and Black history disregarded. The Racial Justice Institute, among other programs, fosters national conversations on these important issues vital to the fabric of our country.We encourage you to check back on the Black History Month events page and “Celebrating Black History and Culture at Georgetown” for updates throughout this important month.