Check out all the events happening from February 2nd to February 7th!
Click here to visit the main Black History Month at McMaster 2026 page for more events throughout February.
For more information, please email Stephanie Henry at henrys19@mcmaster.ca or Eve Nyambiya at nyambiye@mcmaster.ca
Date: Monday Febraury 2nd to Monday March 3rd
Location: SWC Lounge (PGCLL Level 2)
In recognition of Black History Month (BHM) in the month of February, the SWC will feature a curated selection of short stories, graphic novels, and other works to expand the Literature in the Lounge program. Visitors to the lounge are encouraged to engage with a selection of literature that prompts reflections about race, culture, community, justice, and equity. During Black History Month, and through the literature in the lounge initiatives, we can honour and amplify the voices of Black authors and celebrate the vast community networks that have blossomed on campus.
Date: Tuesday, February 3Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: The Nest Atrium
Description: Black History Month officially begins with a campus-wide gathering featuring remarks from senior administration, the Equity and Inclusion Office, and a student representative. Together, they will reflect on this year’s theme and its significance to our campus community. The celebration will also include two live performances highlighting Black artistry, culture, and creative excellence.
Date: Wednesday, February 4Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Donaldson Family Atrium
In collaboration with Blk Owned Hamilton, join us for a vibrant Black-Owned Market showcasing local Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and community organizations. This event offers an opportunity to connect, shop, and support Black-owned businesses while celebrating innovation, resilience, and economic empowerment.
Date: Wednesday, February 4Time: Women’s Game: 6pm to 8pm — Men’s Game: 8pm to 10pmLocation: Burridge Gymnasium
The BSAC Black History Month Basketball Games feature McMaster’s women’s and men’s varsity teams in a celebration of Black excellence on and off the court. The event highlights and supports Black student-athletes while uplifting Black-owned businesses through community engagement and visibility. It creates space for recognition, education, and connection, using sport as a platform to celebrate culture, foster inclusion, and strengthen campus and community ties.
Date: Tuesday February 3rdTime: 5:00pm to 6:30pmLocation: BSSC Lounge, PGCLL (Room M07PG)
Date: Thursday, February 5Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pmLocation: TBD
Session 1: Black presence and essence from 1800 to 1900.”
The presence of people of African descent in Hamilton predates its incorporation in 1846, yet the experiences, contributions, struggles, and imaginations often go unnoticed. As residents of Hamilton prepare to celebrate Black History Month, this 4 week virtual interactive public lecture will offer you an opportunity to delve into the specific experiences, contributions, struggles, and imaginations of Hamilton Black history, present, and future.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZwFNbqMkDRbGkIlV-SdVmTw7cU8VqYvTBim8zoPhqN0cBsA/viewform
Date: Saturday, February 7thTime: 2:00pm to 3:00pmLocation: St. Paul’s Westdale
“Spirituality and…” is a speaker series for university students to explore how one’s spiritual life intersects with other areas of life! McMaster’s Ecumenical Chaplaincy and the Campus Ministries Council invite you to our new speaker series, “Spirituality and…”, where we’ll explore how our spiritual lives intersect with all the other interests and aspects of life that make us, us! Our first speaker is Juno-award-winning Canadian-Rwandan rapper Shad, tackling the topic of “Spirituality and Music”. Join us for a fireside chat hosted by ecumenical chaplains Charles Meeks and Marlice Simon!