Troy NAACP to hold Black History Month events

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month. 

Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action. 

“Each event is designed with purpose, making sure it aligns with the NAACP’s mission to educate, advocate and mobilize,” Caldwell said, who is a sophomore social work major from Pell City, Alabama. “Committees work together to develop programming that not only celebrates Black culture but also challenges students to think critically and engage in meaningful dialogue.” 

The events currently planned are a table in the Trojan Center highlighting people’s favorite or most influential Black role models on Thursday, Feb. 12 and a movie night in cooperation with Sigma Gamma Rho the following day on Friday, Feb. 13 at which the movie “They Cloned Tyrone” will be playing.  

Later on this month they will be holding “Black Jeopardy” in which participants will showcase their knowledge of Black history and culture. 

The organization disappeared from campus for a while but recently came back. This caused a few problems when preparing for what is arguably their busiest point in the semester, but one member says she’sconfident in their ability to get it done. 

“It feels like we’re starting from scratch at times,” said Treasurer Diamond Seals, a senior psychology major from Talladega, Alabama. “[We’re] just trying to get our name back out there and let people know that we’re back has probably been the most difficult part. 

“Overall, I feel confident in us and the organizations that we’ve partnered with.” 

All the stress of planning and preparing for so many events may be a deterrent to some, but for Caldwell, there was enough fuel to stay strong. 

“I’ve seen firsthand how systems can fail Black communities, especially Black youth,” Caldwell said. “Serving as vice president allows me to challenge inequity, amplify student voices and help create spaces for meaningful change on campus.” 

Head Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee and Public Relations Chair, Alex Ford, a freshman elementary education major from Huntsville, Alabama, shared similar sentiments. 

“I joined the university’s NAACP because I wanted to be part of an organization that works toward social justice, empowerment and community improvement,” Ford said. “I’ve always been passionate about creating spaces where people feel supported and heard, and NAACP provided that platform.” 

The organization hopes people will stick around after the month of February and encourages students to remember the struggles of others throughout the whole year, not just for 28 days. 

“Black History Month shouldn’t end when February does,” Caldwell said. “The work continues year-round, and I encourage students to stay engaged, ask questions and take action beyond the month.” 

The reason for this continued support is not an attempt to keep students stuck in the past; it’s to highlight the present and all the progress still being made. 

“Black history is not just about remembering the past but also building on it,” Seals said.

“Even in 2026, we continue to hear about the ‘first African American' to accomplish something, showing us that Black history is still being made every day.” 

For more information on future events, visit troyu_naacp on Instagram.