Juneteenth Celebration Picnic!

Two arms of an enslaved Black person breaking shackles.

Hello K Community!

Let the countdown begin! Next Monday, January 19th, 2023 join us in the lower quad for our annual Juneteenth celebration from 12-2 p.m. We’ll have food (please RSVP), music, and lawn games to celebrate the day.

Due to catering needs those who would like food will need to put complete the Juneteenth RSVP Form by 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 13th.

Black Joy Week – Mindful Meditation

Today’s Event…

Community Mindful Meditation

Black Joy Week Mindful Meditation for Black Mental Wellness

Slow down the week with some mindful meditation. All are welcome and encouraged to pause and access your inner joy even if just for a moment.

  • Location: The Quad – under the tree area in front of Hicks near the parking lot
  • Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • All are welcome for guided and non-guided meditations, snacks, and handouts on meditation for black mental wellness.

Have you heard? 6 days until Black Joy Week!

Celebrate Black Joy Week

Yes, it’s really happening!

That’s right, BAFSA is back for the third annual Black Joy Week! This year, BAFSA, the Arcus Center, Counseling Center, Intercultural Center and the BSO have joined together to create a week full of fun!

Preview of Events

  • Tue, May 30 – Black Joy Week Kick-Off and 3 vs 3 Student, Staff, and Faculty Basketball Game (Basketball Sign-Ups)
  • Wed, May 31 – Community Mindful Meditation for Black Mental Wellness
  • Thu, June 1 – Capture your Joy 360 Photo Booth
  • Fri, June 2 – Pop-Up Dance on the Quad

Visit the Black Joy Week page for more details on times and locations of these events.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022 – We Shall Not Be Moved

In honor of the profound legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
we will gather to celebrate the impact of his commitment to social justice and radical change.

Emily Lansana and Zahra Baker together, happy and joyous.

Celebrate MLK, Jr.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an engaging performance by storyteller, Emily Lansana and Zahra Baker.

Emily and Zahra’s performance will highlight stories of resistance, resilience and transformation from history to the present. It will celebrate dynamic leaders and everyday people who have contributed to changing our world.

Event Details

We Shall Not Be Moved: Stories and songs to celebrate resistance as a form of revolution
Date:
Monday, January 17th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Live, Virtual Event

Want More MLK, Jr. Day Events?


See the WMU
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Events for 2022

Martin Luther King press conference, taken August 26th, 1964, Washington DC.

Final Day of Black Joy Week – BSO Daily Trivia and BJW Schedule

Daily Trivia Question

a graphic with illustrated cookies and question marks along with the words "BSO Daily Trivia"

Which holiday is celebrated on the 19th of June also known as “Freedom Day?”

Comment your answer below!

Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: Gordon Parks

See our post tomorrow for the answer to today’s trivia question. The winners of each daily trivia will be contacted directly to arrange prize delivery.


Today’s Events

Juneteenth Block Party!

community celebrating through dance at a block party.

Come Party!

End Black Joy Week and start your Juneteenth Celebration with a Block Party at K. The party will include food, music by DJ Chuck, as well as performances by O’Jamm.

Details

Day: Friday, June 18th
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Location: K-College Lower Quad
Participant Restriction: Available to Kalamazoo College faculty, staff, students, and administration only.


Black Music, History, and Celebration


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