Bluefield Celebrates Black History Month 2026
Bluefield State University will observe Black History Month 2026 with a series of educational and community-focused programs throughout February, organized by the University’s Black History Committee.
Black History Month Events:
Saturday, Feb. 7:
- 12:00 PM I CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
- African American Cultural Heritage Tour | Explore Bluefield’s historic African American Northside–East End district, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
- 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM
- Greek Night | During home basketball games at Ned Shott Gymnasium, recognizing historically Black fraternities and sororities. The women’s basketball team will face Bowie State University at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13:
- 12:00 PM
- Heart Health Workshop | In the Jefferson Student Center. Open to the public, the workshop will focus on heart health awareness in the African American community as part of American Heart Month.
Saturday, Feb. 21:
- 12:00 PM
- 3rd Annual Black History Month Luncheon | In the Jefferson Student Center. The event will include a catered meal, a guest speaker, live music, interactive Black History trivia with prizes, and the presentation of the 3rd Annual Community Engagement Award.
- Early bird tickets are $25, and $30 after Feb. 11. Tickets are available here.
Friday, Feb. 27:
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1st Annual Black History Month Student Fair | in the Jefferson Student Center. Students from schools across Mercer County will present Black History Month projects to a judging panel. Participants will receive recognition and participatory awards, with top projects placed and awarded.
Saturday, Feb. 28:
- 10:00 AM
- The observance concludes Saturday, Feb. 28, with a second African American Cultural Heritage Tour.
Throughout February, banners honoring individuals who have made significant local and national contributions will be displayed across campus.
The 2026 Honorees Are
Edward Mitchell Bannister |
Charlie Barnett |
Henry Lake Dickason |
Patricia Hayes |
Virginia Herbert |
Zora Neale Hurston |
Congressman John Lewis |
Col. Vandy Leonard Miller |
Garrett Morgan |
Fannie Simpson Poole |
Ergie Smith |
Thelma Stone |
Toni Stone |
Charles Thompson |
Booker T. Washington |
More information is available at www.bluefieldstate.edu/bhm.
