February 2026 marks the 100th Black History Month, and many people have spread the word through media and the reposting of news of the centennial. Students and organizations on The University of Alabama’s campus celebrate the month through commemoration and events.
Black History Month is a time to commemorate the contributions of Black people to society and the world. Initially established as “Negro History Week” by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, the week-long recognition evolved into a month’s worth of celebration and reflection on the many contributions of Black knowledge and innovation to a society they were not always welcome in.
“Having a month where we can remember the people that have paved the way for us to be where we are today is very important,” said Remy Tobun, a sophomore majoring in computer engineering. “I appreciate the fact that we take out the time to recognize the importance of Black people and their impacts in society.”
The events commemorating the month not only honored those of the past, but celebrated those in the present. The National Panhellenic Council hosted a series of events during “Greek Week” from Feb. 15-20, including the Breaking Barriers Award Ceremony, in which Black faculty and staff or students are honored for their work.
“It [Black History Month] means excellence, it means legacy and it means showing up in spaces that we normally don’t go in,” said Ahmad Bennett, a junior majoring in communication studies and president of the NPHC. He said that honoring those who played or will play a role in the past, present and future of Black people everywhere was a “big thing” for his presidency.
The University’s chapter of the NAACP hosted a “Black Empowerment” event earlier in the month to celebrate and acknowledge Black history and culture. This event was held in collaboration with several other Black organizations on campus, including the Black Student Union and the NPHC.
Ja’kobe Bibbs, a junior majoring in political science and African American studies and president of the University’s chapter of the NAACP, said the event deepened his support for the community.
“I’ve never seen people come together to talk about Black heritage and culture and come together in an educational manner to learn from each other,” he said. “We can’t change where we come from or who we are, but we can change how we represent ourselves.”
Other students on campus expressed their pride for the centennial of Black History Month, relating the milestone back to the connection and culture of Black people. Bryant Price, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, said “Black charisma” on campus was one of the “most powerful things in the world.”
“We make community out of literally nothing. For example, fraternities are something that was not even supposed to be for us,” Price said. “But at the end of the day, we are a people, and we’re able to cohesively match each other’s energy. And that is what I absolutely love about our people.”
The community and culture aspect of the month seems to ring true for many students. Savannah Strong, a junior studying philosophy and president of the Black Student Union, said the significance of Black History Month is to celebrate culture, but also to “educate the uneducated.”
“I think culture is so important, and it’s something that I feel like we have to stick to while we live in the times that we do, because they’re really, really scary right now,” she said. “I think that what can bring us a little bit of ease is how comfortable we become with each other and recognizing that, in our day to day lives, just pouring back into ourselves and making sure that we’re continuing to pour into one another’s cups selflessly.”
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