Office of Multicultural Affairs - Lehigh University

Introducing our Donning of the Kente Keynote Speaker, Safiya Jafari Simmons! ✨

SJS Consultants CEO Safiya Jafari Simmons has more than 20 years of experience in communications, PR, and media relations strategy and management. A former adjunct professor in PR and public affairs at Howard University, she’s had the honor of being the spokeswoman, strategist, and providing PR counsel to a number of high-profile clients, including the late U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; former DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee; and former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, to name a few.

Mrs. Simmons is often retained to provide communications and public affairs strategy, media training, and nonprofit communications planning. Previously, Mrs. Simmons led media operations for former First Lady Michelle Obama’s inaugural United State of Women Summit. She also led media relations strategy for the Department of Education’s 2024 Nation’s Report Card release.

Mrs. Simmons previously sat on the Board of Trustees for her undergraduate alma mater, Lehigh University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.  She earned a Master’s degree in Writing Studies from St. Joseph’s University and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Currently, Mrs. Simmons is Chair of the Board for Katal Center for Equity, Health & Justice and Director of Communications and Partnerships for Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute.

TIME CHANGE 🚨‼️ From Feed to Feelings 👁️🗨️

Feeling drained by your feed? You’re not alone. We’re hosting a Real Talk with our Ambassador, Lilia and Counseling & Psychological Services for a conversation about how trauma scrolling and performative activism shape our mental health and how we can reclaim our digital lives.

Whether you’re feeling “burned out” by your feed, or just want to learn how to navigate social media more mindfully, this space is for you.

📢 C2O ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Our next C2O meeting is this Thursday, March 19th, at 4:30 PM! You can find the zoom link in our shared C2O Google Calendar. If you have any questions, feel free to direct message our Instagram page or email us!

Join us for Heart & HER-itage — a special gathering celebrating the wisdom of our female elders and exploring global self-care practices. 🌍✨

Join the CCE TOMORROW for our next Real Talk in collaboration with S**C: “It’s Not That Deep”: The Impact of the Bystander Effect
🗓️ Thursday, February 26th | 🕔 4:30–5:30 PM | 📍RBC 071

For this week’s Black History Month post, we’re highlighting three current faculty at Lehigh University. Read about their amazing accomplishments and stay tuned for next week’s post!!

Ready to cook with soul? 🥘✨
Join the CCE for Cooking with Soul, an immersive, hands-on experience at Northampton Community College! We’re diving deep into the rich history and flavors of Soul Food and the best part? You get to do the cooking.
• Cost: FREE!
• Catch: Spots are limited.
• Deadline: Register by February 16th!
🔗 Claim your spot via the link in our bio!

Celebrating World Hijab Day 2026! ✨
Lehigh CCE and MSA teamed up at the FML Lobby to share the beauty and meaning behind the hijab. It was so much fun seeing everyone stop by, learn something new, and find their favorite colors and styles at our try-on station!

Presenting… the Black History Month Celebration Recap! 🎤✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all the collaborating clubs who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. We loved coming together to honor Black History Month with such an incredible community!

For Black History Month, the Center of Cultural Engagement will like to highlight the influential Black figures who have served as an inspiration to communities of color.

For this week, we would like to highlight the historical figures that have impacted the Lehigh Valley!