Name: Black History Month Lecture at Hope College
Start: 2026-02-24T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

Black History Month Lecture at Hope College

Dr. Derrick Bines, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at San Francisco State University, will present a lecture titled, “We All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords.” Dr. Bines will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited, and admission is free.
Hope College is honored to host Dr. Derrick Bines for a compelling presentation as part of Hope’s annual Black History Month lecture event. He’ll focus on self and community care, and explore ways communities care for each other in the current moment. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on their own relationships to community and care, and consider strategies to engage in and sustain solidarity efforts.
Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and there will also be a Q&A panel discussion following the presentation.
About Dr. Derrick Bines, PhD
Dr. Derrick Bines earned his PhD in counseling psychology and MS degree in counseling, family, and human services from the University of Oregon. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in sociology from California State University–Fullerton, where he was a McNair Scholar. Dr. Bines completed pre- and post-doctoral training at University of California–Berkeley’s counseling and psychological services.
Dr. Bines’ commitment to improving the experiences of marginalized people and creating inclusive academic environments is present across his professional roles. His research explores the academic experiences of Black and other marginalized students, as well as the role and experiences of helping professionals in improving environments where marginalized populations seek support. He is a co-author of “Workbook for Social Action for Counselors, Psychologists and Helping Professionals: Strength, Solidarity, Strategy and Sustainability.” His book speaks to helping professionals take action against oppressive forces.
As an instructor, Dr. Bines believes in collective wisdom and the value of lived experiences. His goals for students are to think critically about course content, understand the ways in which culture and identities impact development and psychological processes, and apply material outside the classroom.
Dr. Bines has worked in community mental health agencies and in higher education settings including university counseling centers, advising mentoring programs, and in equity and inclusion.
Most importantly, Dr. Bines is a product of the community and a proud husband, father, son and sibling.
About Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated throughout February. Hope’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion presents this Feb. 24 lecture in collaboration with the Black Student Union, the Social Work department, and the Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence.
To inquire about accessibility or what accommodations may be needed to fully participate in the event, please email [email protected]. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts is located at 221 Columbia Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets.