UBUNTU DINNER - Celebrating 100th Anniversary Of Black History Month

This year's UBUNTU DINNER theme is The Values We Share - Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Black History Month, initiated by Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week" in February 1926. For 100 years, educators embraced Black History Month, churches amplified it, and civic groups built programming around it. Students, leaders, and global citizens have also engaged with Black history, which is not only about honoring resilience - but building cultural competency, learning from systemic injustice, and developing the leadership skills required in an increasingly diverse world.
This 100-year anniversary of Black History Month is not simply a date on the calendar; it is a powerful reminder to recognize the generations who fought for inclusion in the historical record, even when the nation resisted acknowledging their humanity. Black history is American history; it's also Africa's history. Remembering it and sharing the values that shape our collective and personal identities will help us shape current norms, cultures, and humanities.
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This year's UBUNTU DINNER theme is The Values We Share - Celebrating the enduring value of the humanities. This theme examines and helps us answer big questions.
1. What is the meaning, value, and purpose of human life?
2. What is justice? What is equality? What is freedom?
3. How might a just society function? How do individuals relate to the state and society?
4. Why Black Studies and historical inquiries? Why should we reimagine the Future?
5. How do people best work together? How do individuals relate to the state and society?
6. What can the past and diverse cultures teach us about our present choices and decisions?

Your contributions and insights are invaluable in helping us build greater awareness and resilience among African Intellectuals, Black scholars and the Global Black Society
DATE: FEB 15th, 2026
TIME: General Reception 6:00 PM / Dinner Discussion 6:30 p.m
DRESS CODE: Formal Attire + African Royalty
VENUE: SAiD INSTITUTE 12126 Westheimer Rd #118 Houston, TX

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