LANSING, Mich., Jan. 31, 2025 - LCC is proud to recognize Black History Month Feb. 1-28, 2025.

LCC celebrates diversity 365, but we pause with the nation this February to highlight the many accomplishments and achievements made by African Americans.

Since 1928, The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has provided the theme for Black History Month (BHM). The 2025 theme is African Americans and Labor, and will focus on the contributions and experiences of Black people in the workforce across various sectors and time periods.

LCC will host a series of BHM events including the Malcolm X Symposium which has been held annually for many years. It will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 on the Downtown Campus.

The symposium will feature student presentations of creative writing and spoken word, music and cultural performances, and a panel discussion featuring local union representatives in keeping with the 2025 national theme.

The rich legacy and opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be explored during a panel discussion at the HBCU Experience 2025 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 on the Downtown Campus.

The benefits of attending an HBCU, the transfer process, and available resources to help students achieve their academic and career goals will be explored.

LCC is committed to celebrating the significant contributions, heritage, and resilience of Black Americans in our country.

For more information on the college’s Black History Month celebration please visit the events calendar.

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

LCC provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Employee Title IX Coordinator, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; HR Director of Total Compensation & Employment, 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Associate Dean, Center for Student Support, 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Director of Student Compliance, Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632, Director of Athletics, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1622, U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at LCC's Board Policies website. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources website.