BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024

2024 Theme

Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) provides a theme for Black History Month. The annual themes are not designed to restrict or proscribe one’s exploration of the Black experience, rather to focus our attention on important developments in the Black community.

"The 2024 theme focuses on the importance of African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Reniassance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans."

At SDSU, we are committed to honoring this tradition by educating SDSU’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners about the achievements and contributions of Black people during Black History Month and throughout the year. faculty, staff, alumni and community partners about the achievements and contributions of Black people during Black History Month and throughout the year.