Black History Month Gala: Cultural Resilience in Black Arts

You are cordially invited to join the University of Alberta’s Black Students’ Association (UABSA) for a celebration of Black History Month 2023!

On February 24th 2023, the UABSA will be hosting a Black History Month (BHM) Gala dedicated to celebrating BHM amongst Black students and Allies of the University of Alberta. The theme of the event is “Cultural Resilience in Black Arts” and it will focus on celebrating the cultural history of the various forms of Black Arts in the diaspora. This year, the gala will highlight the diverse artistic cultures encompassing the various African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) communities in Edmonton.

Through the exhibition of culturally inspired artwork, music, fashion, and other forms of artistic performances, the goal of the 2023 UABSA Gala is to provide a safe space for the ACB community to express their rich culture and heritage. The event will also provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the rich histories, reasons, and stories behind the development of the ACB cultural arts.

Attire

Traditional/Cultural Regalia and/or Formal

Schedule

• Red Carpet Reception & Check-ins: 5 pm
• Program begins: 6 pm
• Afterparty begins: 9:30 pm

More detailed information on the event programming, speakers and performances will be released in the coming weeks. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated!

Sponsorship

A heartfelt thanks to APIRG for being a sponsor for our BHM Gala!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact us for more details at bsauofa@ualberta.ca

Disclaimers

• You must purchase a ticket to attend the event. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.
• Please watch out for the Gala only and Gala + Afterparty tickets. Gala only ticket holders will not be permitted to attend the afterparty and if they choose to adjust their tickets to include the afterparty within the week OR on the day of the event, they will pay an additional $5.
• If you fail to comply with the UABSA & UAlberta Code of Conduct at the event, you may be escorted out of the event with no refunds provided and legally held responsible for any illegal or disruptive behavior.
• Attendance and participation in the Gala & Afterparty are deemed at your own risk. Anyone attending or taking part in the event must use good judgment, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid any injury to their person or property. By buying a ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the UABSA & its partners from any loss, liability, damages or costs the Indemnified Parties may incur, whether caused by negligence, active or passive, or otherwise, in connection with your participation in the event.