Schedule of Events
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Wall Street | February 6th, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hale Hall MLK Lounge |
| March 27th, 2025 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Great Hall Meeting Room | |
| Fest Friday: Savor the Flavor | March 28th, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Curl Marketplace Viewpoint |
| Fest on the Block: Pep Rally | March 29th, 2025 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM |
Tom W. Davis Gym, RPAC |
| Gospel Fest: United Praise | March 30th, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Fawcett Center |
| OSU Reads | April 4th, 2025 | Not open to the public | Not open to the public |
| Variety Show: Night at the Carnival | April 4th, 2025 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | WOSU Building |
| Mahogany Moments: One World, One Night | April 5th, 2025 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM |
Fawcett Center |
Black Wall Street
Date: 2/6/2025
Location: Hale Hall MLK Lounge
The special initiatives and outreach committee along with the NAACP at Ohio State present an event paying homage to the historical Black Wall Street. This event is an acknowledgement to the creativity and wealth developed during this era. This expo-style event will highlight student organizations and exhibitions of black artists, entrepreneurs and groups across campus.
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Townhall Thursday
Date: 3/27/2025
Time: 5:15 - 8:30 pm
Location: Ohio Union - Great Hall Meeting Room
Black Joy. Join us for dinner and discussion about Black Joy among Columbus community leaders, student organizations and students across campus. We look forward to and engaging conversation and new perspectives on Joy and how it shows up in the Black Community.
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Fest Friday: Savor the Flavor - Black Panther Edition
Date: 3/28/2025
Time: 5 - 7pm
Location: Curl Marketplace Viewpoint
Enjoy cuisine from different cultures around the world with a Black Panther Theme. Sample African culinary influence and taste throughout time how the use and sharing of different ingredients originating from Africa have progressed.
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Fest on the Block: Pep rally
Date: 3/29/2025
Time: 12 - 3pm
Location: Tom W. Davis Gym Courts 3 & 4 (RPAC)
Pep Rally. Come rep your class and your team at our Festival Block Party on Saturday March 29th. Join us for music, food, fun and games as well as performances from a few campus organizations. We hope to see you there!
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Gospel Fest: United Praise
Date: 3/30/2025
Time: 6 - 9pm
Location: Fawcett Center - Conference Theater
The African American Heritage Festival has always been a celebration of the culture while promoting unification through shared experiences. Gospel Fest is a space where people from The Ohio State University and Columbus community can come and worship the lord through song, dance, and even mime ministry and/or other acts.
Gospel Fest is a highly anticipated event that highlights the genre originated by the Black community. Dating back to the 17th century, gospel music continues to shape our culture. Gospel Fest will promote a joyful, loving, and inclusive spiritual rejuvenation for all ages!
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
OSU Reads
Date: 4/4/2025
Location: Not open to the public
OSU Reads is an entire day dedicated to highlighting reading and literacy for Columbus City School children. We have the honor of collaborating with students who will participate in various activities during the day surrounding our 47th OSU Reads theme, Jamii.
A group of second and third-grade students will experience Ohio State’s campus and culture, while also integrating educational experiences throughout the day. They will have an opportunity to team-build with their classmates through group activities, learn what "Community" means, and gain an understanding of the importance of literacy and accessibility to books.
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Variety Show: Night at the Carnival
Date: 4/4/2025
Time: 6 - 10pm
Location: WOSU Building
Variety Show will feature a diverse array of performances and entertainment, creating a carnival-inspired atmosphere that highlights cultural performances from different talents. Join us for a night under the lights, filled with laughter and enjoyment!
Please reach out to the Co-Overalls or Committee Chairs if interested in more information.
Mahogany Moments: "One World, One Night" - All Around the World "Black and Gold" Met Gala
Date: 4/5/2025
Time: 6 - 10pm
Location: Fawcett Center
Mahogany Moments is a semi-formal/formal gala at the end of the Heritage Festival, with a theme of "One World, One Night"." In collaboration with the Black Student Association the committee has planned and event that showcases art, music, food, and celebration around the theme of the fest which is Community. The Mahogany Moments Chairs, subcommittee, and BSA executive board members will present the awards for undergraduates, graduate, and Black student organizations on campus. The ceremony is followed by dancing and fellowship, join us for a night to celebrate our community in the light of the festivals theme this year Jamii.