Programs & Initiatives

A group of female students pose at a table outside the Mbgoni Spot.

Mbongi Welcome Week

Welcoming the entire LMU community, this event offers an opportunity for incoming students to participate in events designed to embrace them as future leaders and to introduce them to Black faculty, staff and continuing students at LMU.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Celebration

An annual celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Black History Month

The annual celebration of the achievements of Africans/African Americans and the recognition of their central role in American history marked by celebratory events and collaborative programming, designed to educate and create awareness.

Kente Grad Ceremony

Annual grad ceremony that commemorates the personal and academic accomplishments of seniors within the context of African/African American cultural traditionsLearn more about LMU's Kente Grad Ceremony.