Black History 4 Seasons

UMass Dartmouth's Black History 4 Seasons Council focuses on engaging students and the broader community in deeper conversations and ongoing dialogue about the Black experience. The Council collaborates with various colleges, departments, and community partners to host events that honor the contributions of Black Americans in literature, music, politics, social justice, theater, and visual arts.

Black History 4 Seasons Events

Jul

3:00PM

CANDIDA ROSE BAPTISTA PERFORMANCE & LECTURE

KabuMerikanus "The Sum of US: Exploring The Cabo Verde" United States Musical Connection and Legacy NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02747 Call: 508-997-0043

Jul

3:00PM

Cape Verdean Recognition Week 2024 - Free Tour of the Schooner Ernestina

FREE Tour of the Historical Schooner Ernestina @ Pier 3, New Bedford, MA 02747 Contact Diane Gomes at dgomes@umassd.edu for information.

Jul

11:00AM

The 52nd Cape Verdean Recognition Parade

The parade steps off from Buttonwood Park at 11:00 AM The parade route is Union Street, Acushnet Avenue, Grinnell Street, Purchase Street ending at the Cape Verdean Veteran's Memorial Hall. The Parade Grand Marshal For 2024 will be Viola Pina. The Parade will be followed by the Kultura Festa Held at the Serenity Gardens Field, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, between Bedford Street, South Sixth Street, Wing Street & Pleasant Street with live music, cultural food, vendors and much more. Contact Diane Gomes at dgomes@umassd.edu for information.

Aug

4:00PM

National Night Out 2024

Food, Games, K-9 Demo, Music, Community Resources and More... Made Possible with the support of the Mayor Jon Mitchell, the New Bedford Police Department, the New Bedford Fire Department, District Attorney Tom Quinn, the City of New Bedford Health Department, New Bedford City Council, New Bedford Public Schools, NorthStar Learning Centers, Neighborhoods United, New Bedford Office of Community Services, Partners In Health, State Police, Bristol County Sheriff's Office, Alfred J. Gomes Neighborhood Association, OBVC, New Bedford Shannon Outreach Program, PAACA, NAACP NEW BEDFORD BRANCH and many others. LOCATION: Hazelwood Park (Brock Avenue Entrance), New Bedford, MA CONTACT: Renee Ledbetter at

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UMassD fosters diversity and inclusion

Students and alums discuss how the Black History 4 Seasons Council, Frederick Douglas Unity House, & mentors help pave the way to success. Check out their stories and join us at an upcoming event.

Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead

Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.

Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library

Honors College student creates campus program that advocates for others

Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school

Cachelle Johnson Lewis, UMassD College of Engineering student

Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 joins Dell EMC

Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.

Melanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experience

Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.

Larain Taylor ’21: An entrepreneurial mind

Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.

Abderahmane Naidjate, UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering student

Abderahmane Naidjate '21 joins Dell EMC

Abderahmane Naidjate '21, who graduates next month with his BS in Computer Engineering, talks about how UMassD has fostered his career path and helped him segue into a full-time position as a project/program manager at Dell EMC.

Alexander Nwonye '22

Preparing for a career in computer engineering

Chidinma Irabor ’22

Discovering a passion for art

Joshua Depina, Computer Science student at UMassD

Joshua Depina '21: Integrating service & learning

Joshua supplements his studies with military service, real-world experience, and community engagement to prepare for his future as a software engineer.

Partner with us

If you are interested in partnering with the Council, or if you are planning an event that you would like to have added to our calendar, please contact Donna Moore at 508.999.9222 or dmoore@umassd.edu.

Black History 4 Seasons