Join us in celebrating Black History Month with special dining events and programming that highlights the Smithsonian's 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” in collaboration with the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center. There will be a special dinner on February 13 at the LAR Dining Hall. Plus, mark your calendar for the Jollof Rice Cook-Off at ISR's Table 1867 on Tuesday, February 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. Check your Illinois App for the following Thursdays' special dinner locations.