Events

 Black Solidarity Day was first observed in 1969 on the campus of Brooklyn College, when several students and activists were inspired by a controversial play entitled A Day of Absenceby Douglas Turner Ward. The one-act comedy depicts a small southern town in turmoil when all the Black citizens suddenly disappear, revealing the political, social and economic power of the Black community. The play ultimately inspired the creation of Black Solidarity Day, which is celebrated on the Monday beforeElection Day to remind the nation of the collective strength and political power of the Black Community.