Bronx Community College kicked off February with a series of events celebrating history, social justice, and student achievement. From the inaugural Diallo-Sharp Lecture to the spring convocation and Black History Month programs, BCC highlighted scholarship, activism, and community engagement across campus.

BCC Hosts Inaugural Diallo-Sharp Lecture with Dr. Lishawn Harris

Bronx Community College welcomed Dr. Lishawn Harris on February 4 as the inaugural lecturer for the permanent Diallo-Sharp series, honoring Dr. Geraldine Pemberton Diallo Sharp, a longtime BCC historian.

The lecture emphasized the importance of humanizing victims of violence and exploring the long-term impacts on families and communities. Attendees were invited to reflect on the phrase “Justice is…” and share their perspectives, sparking meaningful dialogue about justice, memory, and activism.

The event marked the first in what is expected to be an ongoing series celebrating historical scholarship and social justice.

Spring Semester Kicks Off with Student Convocation and Black History Month Celebration

Bronx Community College welcomed students to the spring semester with its annual Student Convocation on February 5, which also marked the kickoff of Black History Month. The event featured music performances, food, and a photo booth for attendees.

Student Government Association Vice President David Murch encouraged students to engage fully with campus life.

Keynote speaker Tiffany Dubon, a BCC alumna and scholar, shared her journey from BCC to Cornell University and beyond.

The convocation combined celebration, inspiration, and resources, setting a positive tone for the semester and honoring the contributions of Black leaders and students past and present.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at BCC

On February 11, 2026, Bronx Community College marked the 65th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic visit to the campus, when he spoke on the stage of the Roscoe Brown Student Center Playhouse. The event celebrated Dr. King’s vision of integration and civil rights, reflecting on the ongoing importance of social justice and civic engagement.

The program included remarks from Clifford Marshall, Director of the Men’s Empowerment Network, and Eugene Adams, BCC alum and Director of Collaborative Education, who highlighted the significance of historical moments and the responsibility of individuals to carry forward Dr. King’s work. BCC student Everton Hunt-Brown, delivered an excerpt of Dr. King’s speech, emphasizing the progress and challenges in race relations from slavery through segregation to constructive integration, underscoring the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in 1896 and 1954.

Dr. Monique Rashad, BCC’s first tenured Black Dominican psychology professor, reflected on the enduring impact of Dr. King’s speech and the ways students and faculty can enact meaningful change today. She invited attendees to consider “haunting” as a lens for social transformation—allowing historical legacies to inspire action toward justice and equality.

Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with the BCC Library!

In honor of Black History Month 2026, the Bronx Community College Library is highlighting a curated selection of films and documentaries that explore Black history and the Black American experience.