Get Ready to Be Amazed: CSU's Black History Month Fest Has Fashion, Fun, and Peach Cobbler Beer!

Get ready for a mind-blowing February as Colorado State University rolls out its epic Black History Month celebration! Brace yourself for a whirlwind of electrifying experiences, from a jaw-dropping fashion show to a youth-empowering science fair and even a delicious twist with a peach cobbler beer tasting extravaganza, topped off with a cultural feast for all senses—think film, music, and food galore!

Kicking things off with a bang is the Kick-Off Party on Feb. 4, rocking the Sunshine Lounge in style. This is where you’ll vibe out with music and soak up all the insider info from CSU’s buzzing Black student organizations!

Don't miss the annual showstopper, the Black History Month Fashion Show on Feb. 12! Prepare to be dazzled by student designers and a bustling vendor market ready to serve style on a platter. This spectacle promises nothing less than brilliance and resilience, showing the radiant beauty of Black creativity through adversity.

John Miller IV, the new face at the helm of the Black/African American Cultural Center, spills the tea on grounding, urging us to pause, reflect, and honor the giants whose shoulders we stand upon. It’s a moment you won’t want to miss!

Sneak in early with the Engineering a World of Difference event on Feb. 1, primed to dazzle young minds with hands-on science fun at the Fort Collins Foothills Mall! Innovators unite to shine a spotlight on pivotal STEM contributions by the Black community.

Feel the artsy vibes with a collection of captivating short films in the ACT Film Showcase on Feb. 24, celebrating Black brilliance at its finest. And let’s not forget the culinary delights! Experience history-infused flavor magic at a special dining hall event on Feb. 20.

Cap off this exhilarating month with a thirst-quenching concoction: the debut of a special peach cobbler beer on Feb. 28, crafted with love in partnership with the Fermentation Science and Technology program. Don't miss this unique nod to rich culinary traditions!

Stay in the loop and get all the deets by visiting the Black/African American Cultural Center website. You don’t want to miss out!