Press contact: Angela Try

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College honors African-American History Month during February with, “African Americans and Labor: The Impact.” Various events planned throughout the month will highlight the African-American influence on American labor and how free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, and vocational and voluntary all intersect with the collective experiences of African-American people.

The following events are free and open to the public and will be held in A. Lincoln Commons at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.

Monday Feb. 3 – African-American History Month kickoff, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Black Student Union for Black History Bingo, hot chocolate and treats.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 – “Keynote: Spotlight on Agriculture,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yves Doumen, founder of Motherland Community Garden, will share the impact African-American farmers have made locally and beyond.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 – “Loggers Coming Home,” homecoming game in Cass Gym. The public is invited to join homecoming festivities at the 5:30 p.m. women’s and 7:30 p.m. men’s games. The 2025 Homecoming Royals will be crowned at halftime of the women’s game. There will be special recognitions, including former LLCC athletes, between games.

Wednesday Feb. 26 – African-American Food and Vendor Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event features free samples of African-American food, displays on the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music.