PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host a series of student events across campus in February in honor of Black History Month.  

 

The College's Student Engagement Center will be hosting these events for students, led by the College's Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs and Belonging, Erica Barreto. 

 

Black History Month events at BCC include:  

 

• Call and Response: National Freedom Day will take place all month long. National Freedom Day is an annual memorial to the signing of the 13th Amendment by President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Students will learn more about this holiday and take a moment to reflect on what freedom means. The College will be collecting anonymous responses to the freedom prompt throughout February. At the end of the month, all responses will be shared to visually represent what freedom means to the BCC community. 

 

• On Thursday, Feb. 8, Cravins Soft Serve and Frozen Yogurt will host a pop-up on campus as the College shows its support for Black-owned businesses.  

 

• On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Professor Liesl Schwabe will facilitate "Spotlight on Black Voices: A Writing Workshop," where students will read, write and reflect on prominent Black voices, past and present.  

 

• Finally, the College will host a BCC Alumni panel, "Black Excellence and Joy," on Thursday, Feb. 29. The panel discussion will share stories that celebrate the remarkable achievements of Black alumni to spur a spirit of excellence among our undergrads.