K–12 Schools
Black History Month Assemblies
A keynote and spoken word performance that brings Black history, identity, and resilience to life, and leaves students with a clear way to work through their own challenges.
Black History Month 2027 · Now booking
Celebrate Black History. Inspire Black Futures.
Spoken word, storytelling, and keynotes that bring Black history, identity, resilience, and cultural excellence to life for students, campuses, and communities.
Most schools and organizations book 2 to 4 months ahead. February dates are being booked now.
300+
keynotes and workshops delivered
50,000+
lives impacted
Since 2009
Black on Black Rhyme member
February programs
A Black History Month program for your audience
Book one program or combine them into a full day.
Students
Spoken Word Workshops
Students write and perform their own pieces about history, identity, and what they are working through. Pairs well with an assembly on the same day.
Colleges & Universities
Campus Keynotes & Heritage Events
Keynotes, featured poetry, and event hosting for heritage month programming, first-gen and TRIO events, and student organizations.
Churches & Communities
Tributes in Spoken Word
Poetry and storytelling for church programs, community celebrations, galas, and heritage events that honor the past and speak to the future.
Watch: God Is a Black Woman
The poet on the program
Dr. Derrick Standifer has been a member of Black on Black Rhyme since 2009, serving as Slam Master of the Black on Black Rhyme Slam Team and contributing to poetry performances, slam competitions, and youth poetry experiences.
A first-generation graduate who flunked out of two schools and went on to earn a Ph.D. from Florida A&M University, Dr. Derrick shows audiences that history is not only something we remember. It is something we build.
Partners & affiliates
We knew we had to bring Dr. Derrick Standifer to our Black Graduation celebration after seeing him speak at a conference in Las Vegas. Everyone from Bellevue College who attended was moved by his Rubik’s Cube framework and the life lessons he shared.
He was honestly perfect! Everyone had a great time and was incredibly impressed by his spoken word performance and motivational message.
If you're looking for a speaker who can inspire and connect with your students, you definitely need Dr. Derrick Standifer on your campus!
Book Black History Month
Tell us about your February event. You'll get a reply within two business days with availability, pricing, and the right program options.
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Need an answer sooner? Call 850-405-5996.