Today’s Event…
Pop-Up Dance on the Quad
Join the Black Student Organization (BSO) for some music, dance, and fun!
- Location: The Quad
- Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- All are welcome!
Black Joy Week – Pop-Up Dance on the Quad
BSO
Have you heard? 6 days until 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.
Black Joy Week Day 3- BSO Daily Trivia and BJW Schedule
Daily Trivia Question
Which Black icon inspired Tyler Perry to pursue writing?
Comment your answer below!
Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: Amanda Gorman
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 Keynote
Don’t miss the Juneteenth keynote with activist, historian, writer, and former Kalamazoo College Academic Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership & Professor of History, Dr. Lisa Brock. Dr. Brock is also one of the founders of this Juneteenth Celebration.
Details
Day: Wednesday, June 16th
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Register for the Keynote
Participant Restriction: None
Black Movie & Music Trivia Game
Join Kalamazoo College’s Black Student Organization (BSO) for a fun night of black movie trivia. The top two winners will receive special prizes!
Show Details
Day: Wednesday, June 16th
Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Location: Register for Black Movie and Music Trivia
Participant Restriction: None
More About Black Joy Week
Remaining BJW Events
- BSO Daily Trivia
- Black Boy Joy by Madison Triplett ’19
- Block Party – Join us for free food, music, and performances
Black Joy Week Has Arrived!
TODAY IS THE DAY…
Kalamazoo College
Black Joy Week
has arrived!
What’s Next?
1. Participate in Today’s Daily Trivia!
Every day during Black Joy Week, participants will have the opportunity to answer a question related to Black trivia. Thanks to the Kalamazoo College Black Student Organization (BSO), the first two people to answer the Daily Trivia questions in the comments below correctly, will receive a prize.
2. Check the schedule and register
If you haven’t checked the Black Joy Week Schedule, be sure to do so now and register for the events you can attend. If you’re interested in the Block Party, please register for that as soon as possible since spaces are filling up quickly.
Today’s Schedule – Monday, June 14th
6:00 p.m. EST – Opening Remarks by Black Voices Panelists (check back on the Celebrating Juneteenth – Black Joy Week page)
6:15 p.m. EST – Live Comedy Show with Comedian Ricarlo Winston
3. Get ready for tonight!
Start the day off by listening to the Juneteenth Celebration Spotify playlist, curated by our very own, Rhiki Swinton!
Daily Trivia Question
Which famous Black poet said…
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style”
Comment your answer below!
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.
Black Joy Week – Register Now!
Let’s Go!
Registration is open for ALL Black Joy Week events!
Register for Events
- Live Comedy Show with Comedian Ricarlo Winston
- Live Podcast – Hood Philosophy Jared Pittman ’20 & Brandon Smith ’17
- Juneteenth Keynote with Dr. Lisa Brock
- Black Movie & Music Trivia Game with the K-BSO
- Black Boy Joy by Madison Triplett ’19
- Block Party – Join us for free food, music, and performances
Additional Information
Visit the Celebrating Juneteenth page for:
- Juneteenth Celebration Spotify Playlist
- Schedule of Events
- Information on Juneteenth with WMU
- Latest Black Joy Week News