ATLAS Spotlight

Black History Month 2026 Events

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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2026! The UMD community has curated an engaging and exciting array of programs and events for Black History Month - BHM 2026! Visit this page regularly to stay updated on newly promoted programs.

See the Program and Event Calendar here.

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Stephanie Shonekan on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Sorrow Tears and Blood

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Dean Shonekan and book coverCollege of Arts and Humanities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan will discuss her book Sorrow, Tears and Blood at People's Book in Takoma Park. This is an opportunity to learn more about Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti and Shonekan's scholarship. Fela Kuti's album Sorrow, Tears and Blood offers a glimpse into the complicated social, cultural and political phenomenon that is Nigeria.

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