BHM Kickoff - Rooted in Love: A Black Wedding
Black History Month Planning Committee
Event Details
Date
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time
3-6 p.m.
Location
OnWisconsin AB, BCC, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Description
Join us for the official Black History Month Kickoff Event! Celebrate Black love across the African diaspora with a symbolic wedding ceremony featuring various traditions such as jumping the broom, tying the knot, and more! The reception includes food, music, and interactive stations exploring Philia (brotherly/friendship love), Storge (familial love), and Agape (unconditional love). Dressy Casual Attire Encouraged.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email bcc@studentaffairs.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.