Black History Month
Driving change. Fueling innovation. Sparking culture.
Join us in honoring the accomplishments of the Black community.
This Black History Month, Mercy University celebrates the contributions of Black individuals in the Mercy community and beyond. We are recognizing and sharing the stories of Black innovators, educators and advocates who have shaped our world for the better.
We have events across all three campuses, celebrating diversity and giving us the opportunity to learn about our shared history. Let's commemorate Black History Month, together.
Events
Students, faculty and staff are all welcome!
Black Excellence Dinner
February 8, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Westchester Campus
Mercy Hall Rotunda
School of Nursing Webinar
February 14, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Virtual
Black History Month 2024
Who inspires you from Black History?
Mercy University students reflect on Black history-makers who continue to inspire them today.
Events Around Campus
Find inspiration in the achievements of Mercy students, alumni, faculty, staff and trustees. Events are open to all Mercy students.
Black History Month Kahoot
Thursday, February 1
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Manhattan Campus
3rd Floor Activities Desk
Black History Around the City
Monday, February 5-29
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: All over the city!
Join Us!DIY T-shirt Making (Black History Month Edition)
Wednesday, February 7
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Manhattan Campus
3rd Floor Activities Desk
Black History Month Jeopardy
Tuesday, February 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Manhattan Campus
3rd Floor Activities Desk
Black History Month Jeopardy
Tuesday, February 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Westchester Campus
Hudson Hall Commuter Lounge
Black History Month Trivia
Thursday, February 22
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bronx Campus
Atrium
Appreciating Black Culture through Music and Film
Thursday, February 22
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Manhattan Campus
Location: TBD
Paint and Sip (Black History Month Edition)
Monday, February 26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Manhattan Campus
3rd Floor Activities Desk
Black History Month News
Mercy Hosts Black History Month Discussion Featuring Three Pioneering Nursing Leaders
In honor of Black History Month, Mercy University hosted The Art of Black Nursing Leadership, a virtual panel discussion with three pioneering nursing leaders who have made significant contributions to the profession through policy, education and advocating for the rights of all nursing professionals.
News Archive
Hip-Hop Artist Shaun Boothe Gives Inspiring Performance at Mercy’s Black Excellence Dinner
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Mercy Alumna’s Books on Black History and Culture Added to U.S. Library of Congress Collection
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Mercy Trustee Dr. Valerie Mason Cunningham, H.D. ’20 Honored as Trailblazer by Westchester County
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CNR Alumna & Bronx Cultural Beacon Celebrates Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary
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Celebrated Poet and CNR Alumna Brings Female, Multi-Ethnic Experiences to Light
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Mercy Host to New York Premiere of Documentary Celebrating Famous Writer Alexandre Dumas’ Black Heritage
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Mercy Alumna Designs a Path for Designers of Color
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Mercy alumna Dominique Jones '18 speaks about the collaborative community she created for Black book designers.
Sarah Bracy White
Mercy community partner Sarah Bracey White, executive director of arts and culture for the Town of Greenburgh, tells her family's moving and inspiring story of education and resilience.