LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. The theme for this year’s observance is “Vision 2020: Elevate, Accentuate, Illuminate Your Future.” The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming events include:

• Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Soup & Stories “Do I Talk Too Loud? The Dynamics of Code Switching” presented by Justin Rose, director of diversity and inclusion at University of Illinois Springfield, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. The event is free to students with a student ID and $5 for non-students. Register for this event by calling 786-2241.
• Wednesday, Feb. 19 – “Whatchu Kno Bout Us?”, African-American history trivia, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
• Saturday, Feb. 22 – “Expressions: In Living Color,” a college-wide unity dance, 9 p.m. to midnight, Trutter Center. The event is co-sponsored by the LLCC Black Student Union, Logger Activities Board and the Open Door Mentorship program.

Read about additional events throughout the month.