Celebrate Black History Month 2026

News Staff| February 3, 2026

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, New York Institute of Technology will celebrate by hosting a series of events.

Black History Month Trivia

February 5
Noon – 2 p.m.
26 W. 61st St., room 312, New York City
Come celebrate Black History Month with a luncheon and trivia game. Food will be served.

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Black History Month Celebration (Culture + Joy)

February 26
5 – 7 p.m.
Suite 180, room 1833
, Vancouver
Join us as we close out Black History Month with a celebration of culture, community, and joy. Enjoy a Taste of the Diaspora, music and heritage spotlights, and fun interactive games and trivia highlighting Black history. Come connect, learn, and celebrate together.

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Black History Month Celebration Dinner

February 27
5 – 9 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., 11th floor auditorium, New York City
Join the New York City Office of Student Life as we honor 100 years of Black history through a powerful evening of talent, culture, and community.

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Black History Month Showcase

February 28
Noon – 4 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., lobby, New York City
In celebration of Black History Month, this Saturday event creates a space for students to engage directly with professional architects and explore how design is shaped by culture, community, and lived experience. Through presentations of real-world projects, professionals will highlight the contributions of Black architects and the role of diverse perspectives in architectural practice. The event will conclude with an interactive, team-based design prompt, where students collaborate with professionals in a mini-competition to apply the ideas discussed and experience the design process in action. This event is sponsored by the New York City National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMAS). Food will be provided.

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