Student Life and Leadership at GateWay Community College has several events planned throughout the month of February for Black History Month. All students to all welcome to attend these events, from movie watch parties to a mural tour!
Self-Guided Mural Tour
All month long
Explore downtown Phoenix through a self-guided mural tour highlighting iconic Black historical figures. Follow the Google Map to discover powerful artwork across the city: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=15Hgoeogg-6wteyIGpvZuZkaQWMuYd4y3&g_ep=CAESCjExLjExOC4xMDEYACDdYiobLDk0MjA3NTAwLDQ3MDc1OTE1LDQ3MDg0Mzg3QgJVUw%3D%3D&shorturl=1&ll=33.44676998089342%2C-112.0566048&z=11
Movie Watch Party
February 4, 2026, 2 - 4:00 p.m., in the Center for Student Life and Leadership, MA 1132
Celebrate Black History Month with a Movie Watch Party! Take a break and enjoy a film with the Student Life team, BSU members, and fellow Geckos. Sit back, relax, and enjoy free popcorn!
Walkway to Hope
All month long
In recognition of Black History Month, GateWay’s Student Life and Veterans Services invite you to explore the history of Black and African American veterans in the U.S. military on digital screens and physical posters around Washington Campus. Despite enduring systemic injustice at home, Black service members have made profound sacrifices in defense of our nation. Honoring and preserving these stories is essential as we continue working toward the promise of America for all.
Movie Watch Party
February 9, 2026, 2 - 4:00 p.m., in the Center for Student Life and Leadership, MA 1132
Celebrate Black History Month with a Movie Watch Party! Take a break and enjoy a film with the Student Life team, BSU members, and fellow Geckos. Sit back, relax, and enjoy free popcorn! RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKHSvV7_JLeHTSp-a5penoZHP_C1GJRz0vFWNSmKxN8Ymk4w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116043717578640394242
Black Excellence Panel
Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Center for Student Life & Leadership, MA 1132
Join us for a Black Excellence Panel in celebration of Black History Month, featuring successful and inspiring Black faculty and staff from GateWay Community College. Panelists will share their personal journeys, educational backgrounds, and the paths that led them to their careers. This is an opportunity to learn, be inspired, and engage in meaningful conversation. Lunch will be provided. Registration encouraged: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9AB2DA5F4C34-61953240-black
Learn more about GateWay's Student Life at https://www.gatewaycc.edu/student-life.