Black History Month

The inaugural Dr. Genna Rae McNeil Endowed Black History Month lecture will lead this year's events. Vincent Brown, the Charles Warren Professor of American ...

Vincent Brown, the Charles Warren Professor of American History and interim director of the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University, will be the keynote speaker at the lecture on Feb. [Guess That Artist event](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDgOomPSvC/)on Feb. Follow the [Black Student Movement](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDgOomPSvC/)for more events to come this month. Vincent Brown, the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard University, will be the keynote speaker at the lecture on Feb. Genna Rae McNeil Endowed Black History Month lecture](https://stonecenter.unc.edu/unc-prepares-for-the-university-wide-celebration-of-the-inaugural-dr-genna-rae-mcneil-endowed-black-history-month-lecture/) will highlight this year’s events. Genna Rae McNeil Endowed Black History Month lecture will lead this year's events.

Each year, FAU observes National Black History Month by celebrating the history and contributions of its African American/Black Diaspora communities with a ...

For more information, contact For more information, contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Find out why we're "More Than Letters, We're family!" [students](/newsdesk/tags.php?tag=students) For more information, contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) . Let The Black Student Union and the FAU Career Center help you. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). This event consists of photographers, graphic designers, painters and live performances from FAU and the surrounding communities. The FAU Women's Basketball team is collaborating with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) during the Half-Time Show. Enjoy Black History Month by painting your own pre-drawn canvas. Did you know painting can help adults improve their mental health by reducing stress and anxiety? on the Breezeway on Feb.

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long recognition of African Americans and the critical role they played in the ...

Since being recognized as an official heritage month, Black History Month has been assigned a theme for each year of its celebration. First celebrated as “Negro Week” in 1926, Black History Month was founded by historian Carter G. In the 1960’s as the civil rights movement grew “Negro Week” became Black History Month across many college and university campuses.

A colorized image of the 1963 civil rights March on Washington, where an estimated 250,000 people gathered to demand equal access to jobs, housing and education ...

Identify those of us who are open to speak, and respect those of us who do not want to talk about the situation." Remember, this is an opportunity to educate your stakeholders about the issues — and highlight the perspective of your community partners that know these issues best. Encourage everyone in your organization to do the same, and give them opportunities to discuss it, if and when they choose. Mary Mazzoni is the senior editor of TriplePundit and director of TriplePundit's Brand Studio. “So often I’ve witnessed corporations and business leaders act as if because they are very smart and can solve problems that they can understand and know how to solve the complex problems of racial and ethnic inequality,” Cunningham told us. When it comes to your formal DEI strategy work: Resource it, and pay your teams accordingly. Is it particularly positioned to address the issues your teams and stakeholders care about most? Communicate with your stakeholders about the great work your partners do and why you trust them. Findings like these indicate that people are growing more wary of brands appearing to "check the box" by donating to a nonprofit. [cringe-worthy at best](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/05/black-history-month-corporations-pandering-racial-justice/) and [offensive at worst](https://digital.com/1-in-5-black-americans-find-black-history-month-promotions-offensive/). “The goal is to work toward Black liberation every day." [dreaded product drop](https://www.ana.net/miccontent/show/id/ii-2022-03-what-brand-can-learn).

SANDHYA DIRKS, BYLINE: When he was in middle school, Brett Woodson Bailey's mom sat him down. BRETT WOODSON BAILEY: 'Cause my mom made a big deal about it, like ...

DIRKS: The white descendant of one of the first enslavers in America and the Black descendant of the man who helped establish the study of Black history. DIRKS: The closest answer he's found to healing the past is to show up in the present - for Brett, for his mom. EVANS OLIVER: He did what he felt like he needed to do at that time. DIRKS: Michelle Evans Oliver (ph) is one of the people he matched with. WOODSON BAILEY: To heal the past? Oliver says when they met, they were even wearing the same kind of glasses. DIRKS: He finally confided in a close friend of his, a Black woman named Bette Cox. It's a question that led him to Brett's grandfather, Edgar. Craig grew up proud he could trace his relatives all the way back to the beginnings of America. DIRKS: Craig's an ethnomusicologist, and his specific field of study is African drumming. It was one of those moments when the past crashes into the present and changes everything. DIRKS: A postage stamp that honored Carter G.

WHEREAS: Each year, February is designated Black History Month, a time for honoring and exploring the culture and history of African Americans and ...

Several events are set for February as the CU Boulder community celebrates Black History Month 2023. Plan to attend gatherings around campus, take in movie ...

Food and beverages provided. His talk will include a film screening. When all else fails, what is your Plan C? All students, staff and faculty welcome! This documentary film explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens. In 2014, Brotha E. [Feb. Several events are set for February as the CU Boulder community celebrates Black History Month 2023. started sharing his knowledge and became known throughout the U.S and beyond.

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. At the University of Wisconsin, the celebration is led by the 2023 Black History Month Planning Committee ...

[Jeopardy](https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/178401) with the Wisconsin Black Student Union Feb. [Glo Black to the 90s: A Celebration of Black Arts](https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/177491). 10 and [A Conversation with Tyler James Williams](https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/177494) on Feb. [Presidents](https://guides.loc.gov/black-history-month-legal-resources/history-and-overview#:~:text=National%20Black%20History%20Month%20has,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH)) have issued annual proclamations for Black History Month since January 1996, when President Bill Clinton issued [Presidential Proclamation 6863](http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-6863-national-african-american-history-month-1996), according to the [Library of Congress](https://guides.loc.gov/black-history-month-legal-resources/history-and-overview#:~:text=National%20Black%20History%20Month%20has,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH)). Woodson](https://guides.loc.gov/black-history-month-legal-resources/history-and-overview#:~:text=National%20Black%20History%20Month%20has,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH)), whose dedication to celebrating the renowned contributions of Black people led to the inauguration of Black History Month, according to Charleston. [Black History Month](https://blackhistorymonth.gov/).

“Today, as we kick off Black History Month, we are given the opportunity to celebrate the legacy of African American heroes and reflect on the many ...

In San Francisco, we will continue to make important investments that build long-term sustainability and lasting change for the Black community. The challenges and adversities we face give us the opportunity to create the change we need to uplift our community. We must continue to build on their powerful legacy and commit ourselves to the work we have to do.

PORTSMOUTH — The sounds of American blues music surged through the auditorium of Portsmouth Middle School on Wednesday morning during a rousing concert to ...

In New York, Haynes, with his family’s encouragement and an “angel” art teacher, Miriam Powers, as his guide, was introduced to the city’s artistic scene and inspired to create for himself. Born in 1949, Haynes grew up in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, a place where his parents picked cotton in the summer and worked as “the help,” cleaning and doing domestic work for wealthy white people. Laws Band, a quartet with five albums, to the school-wide event. The project, funded by Granite State Blues Society and through private donations, will bring the new program to coexist alongside its existing teen rock bands, jazz ensembles, and classical chamber music. That’s what I’m really hoping for,” he said. A first step in drawing the attention of young people to the blues music style was for the center to bring the Willie J.

February is Black History Month, which was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the United States' bicentennial celebrations. · Caruso School of Law: Dean's ...

This evening of dinner and entertainment will honor student organizations that thoughtfully promote diversity, belonging, and important views at the school; alumni who promote diversity and belonging in their professions; and faculty, staff, and individual students who exemplify diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the School of Law. Celebrate the diversity of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the School of Law. Goosby Smith on “The Meaning of Black History Month” (February 15 at 6 PM), and Wylin Wilson as the keynote speaker (February 20 at 3 PM). Speakers include: Reverend Sharletta Green on “Celebrating the Significance of Black History Month” (February 2 at 6 PM), Kai Dupe on “Access Denied” (February 7 at 6 PM), Vice President for Community Belonging and Chief Diversity Officer J. Registration is available on the February is Black History Month, which was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the United States’ bicentennial celebrations.

The caucus started the month-long celebration Wednesday with a morning press conference, which included the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and a ...

Rep. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, the chairwoman of the Legislative Black Caucus, said she knows the resolution has been a flashpoint in years past but she said she ...

3: Small Minority Business conversation with the Officer of the Commissioner of Insurance. Feb. Held at the Minority Business Development Center, 9300 W. "In spite of the frustration of seeing how that's played out in the state Capitol for many years, that doesn't mean that we need to stop trying. "Black History Month is a chance where we are the ones telling our story. "I want to talk about the things we're doing." - Feb. Wednesday marked the kickoff of Black History Month, which the Black Caucus is honoring with four weeks of programming throughout the state, focused on businesses, health, education and justice. [honor mostly white people who worked as abolitionists](https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/13/black-history-month-resolution-again-stirs-clash-wisconsin/2843901001/). "Our caucus members aren't interested obviously in having names policed," she said. "We still are here, we're still thriving and that's something to be celebrated."

“As we come together to celebrate the past and present contributions of Black Americans, we must continue to foster opportunity for the next generation of ...

My prayer for our country is that we continue our search for common ground and create opportunity for ourselves and all those who follow in our footsteps.” “‘Making a way out of no way’ is the common thread that has tied the Black American experience to the broader American story. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement celebrating the start of Black History Month.

From recognizing the trailblazers to the next generation, members of the Legislative Black Caucus hope February presents a chance to learn and grow.

No, Black History Month is a celebration of the work you have done all year.” We will take 28, maybe 29, days to do some Black work out of the entire year. That now we will do some work in one month out of the year.

Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history and society — from activists and civil rights ...

Thursday, Feb. Friday, Feb. [registration](http://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22WG1Q5D07AZLz8)closes Friday, Feb. 3 p.m. [registration](https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebNnXznJOFCtMxw)closes Feb. MLK Center, Gatton Student Center - Tapas and Topics hosted by MLK Center - Sister Circle hosted by MLK Center and Center for Graduate & Professional Diversity Initiatives 10 ( - Men of Color Symposium hosted by UK Office for Institutional Diversity (OID) - Sister Circle hosted by MLK Center and the Center for Graduate & Professional Diversity Initiatives Harris Ballroom, Gatton Student Center

Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., speaks during a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2022, sponsored by Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, ...

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/senbooker/status/1620941883295014914?s=61&t=uElgHNX_uDP9h9LJ7VPwXQ). [tweeted](https://twitter.com/replucymcbath/status/1620920447738204160?s=61&t=uElgHNX_uDP9h9LJ7VPwXQ) Rep. As part of that, Beatty introduced the Black History is American History Act. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/reprobinkelly/status/1620858370986237953?s=61&t=uElgHNX_uDP9h9LJ7VPwXQ) Rep. In his Black History Month message, Sen. It included removing Black queer studies and Black feminism, as well as work by prominent Black scholars associated with critical race theory. “But during Black History Month, I am filled with hope and inspiration from those who came before–challenging and overcoming seemingly insurmountable barriers.” [Gerald Ford](https://thehill.com/people/gerald-ford/) [Lucy McBath](https://thehill.com/people/lucy-mcbath/) [Raphael Warnock](https://thehill.com/people/raphael-warnock/) [Robin Kelly](https://thehill.com/people/robin-kelly/) [House](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [Administration](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/) [Administration](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/) [Defense](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/) [See All](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) “I don’t think of Black History Month as a way of limiting Black history to one month. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.). Robin Kelly (D-Ill.). [Association for the Study of African American Life and History](https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/), is Black Resistance. “As we kick off Black History Month 2023, we are proud of the achievements of our members in various leadership roles throughout Congress,“ the

David Hopkins, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, gave an example of why American history without Black history is incomplete: ...

The Greater Hartford Urban League chapter is approaching its 60th anniversary — it was founded in 1964. "Frederick Douglass being the first Black nominee for the seat of Presidency of the United States," Hopkins said. It comes this year amid nationwide efforts by the far right to suppress the teaching of Black history in schools.

A collaboration between the Rohrer College of Business and the Department of Theater & Dance in the College of Performing Arts, The Penny Executive is a one- ...

Carter, the author of the award-winning “Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence,” co-edited “Reconsidering Roots: Race, Politics, & Memory,” and co-hosts the podcast, “This Day in Esoteric Political History.” The Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution invites community members to celebrate Black Joy by breaking bread and sharing stories with one another. For the first time, Rowan University’s History Department will host a Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in remembrance of the legendary abolitionist, orator, social reformer, writer and statesman. Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program, Rowan University’s 18th Annual Rosa Parks Luncheon will commemorate Black History Month 2023 through the theme “Black Resistance,” which explores how African Americans have resisted historical and ongoing oppression in all forms. Feb. Showtimes are 5:00 p.m., Feb.

Jamika Doakes, director of Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T, reflects on what Black History Month means to her and the importance of connection.

My husband and I spend time with our son the way my dad did with me. I’m particularly passionate about this program because it focuses on training trusted members of the community to help others within their community access the internet, use technology and devices and boost their digital skills to access important resources. A key aspect of solving this issue is ensuring people have the digital skills and resources needed to fully thrive in today’s world. Our organization is working to help people better understand how to get online and use technology and is collaborating with organizations to train and deploy “Digital Navigators” in communities across the country. Joining the AT&T Corporate Social Responsibility team nearly 8 years ago has allowed me to create connections with the communities we serve and lead programs that aim to make a real difference. When my husband and I relocated to Dallas, I was fortunate enough to join a company that allowed me to continue those same efforts.

The Sweeney family from West Valley City poses for photos at the Black Pioneer Monument at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City on July 22, 2022.

Register to attend [here](https://diversity.utah.edu/event/movie-night-one-night-in-miami/). [One Night in Miami…](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10612922/)" on Feb. [show](https://campuslife.byu.edu/perspectives-2022-02-18) is Feb. It will also be [livestreamed on BYU's website](https://multicultural.byu.edu/black-history). is also the president and chairman of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee and the Black Panther Party Cubs. The exhibit is available in English and Spanish and is open during the month of February. The event is a signature event of the Utah Black Chamber. [open mic night](https://diversity.utah.edu/event/3rd-annual-poetic-justice/) Thursday at 6 p.m. The event will span all three floors of the museum and will include a crowning of the queen, regalia, live music and food from local Black eateries. The Utah Black Chamber and its partners are hosting a hospitality suite and art exhibit at the Zions Bank Eagle Emporium Building in Salt Lake, Feb. The Utah Black Chamber is hosting its annual gala celebrating the Harlem Renaissance — the intellectual and cultural movement within the Black community during the 1920s and '30s. The African American Read-In is a national initiative that aims to make literature a significant part of Black History Month.

This year's theme, chosen for national observance by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is Black Resistance.

For Black History Month 2023, we invite you to share what space as a form of resistance means to you. Within the medical community, these spaces have been critical for the professional and personal development of Black health care professionals. The association’s description of resistance includes seeking “ways to nurture and protect Black lives” and advocating for “autonomy of [Black people’s] physical and intellectual bodies” in a multitude of ways.

For Black Americans and Americans with developmental disabilities alike, the fight for justice and autonomy is one that continues to this day. This ...

Intersectionality is a concept that we hope to continue to delve deeper into as we explore the diversity within our service system and work together to ensure we have an equitable service system. For Black Americans and Americans with developmental disabilities alike, the fight for justice and autonomy is one that continues to this day. This month allows us to begin to look at intersectionality as it relates to being Black and a member of the disability community. For example, a person with a disability may also be Black, a woman, or part of the LBGTQIA+ community. As an agency, we are committed to fully embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, not just during Black History Month but all year round. Willie Mae Goodman](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopwdd.ny.gov%2Fmrs-willie-mae-goodman-advocate&data=05%7C01%7Ckathleen.a.oneill%40opwdd.ny.gov%7C84642024203240a9051e08db05268168%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638109435155520189%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0PWFBe3PLoLqitNjHzbaifXSzMSkL2fon0R9M3p9Ok%3D&reserved=0) and [Chester Finn.](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopwdd.ny.gov%2Fchester-finn-advocate&data=05%7C01%7Ckathleen.a.oneill%40opwdd.ny.gov%7C84642024203240a9051e08db05268168%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638109435155520189%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h05FycBJmNLks6A9S7NfAhCe9%2FozSScXNmwjnw9V6H0%3D&reserved=0) Their lived experiences as Black Americans involved in the fight for disability rights offer unique perspectives that all of us can learn from.

Based out of the Anacostia Arts Center, fashion designer and textile artist Milleé Spears runs a small clothing boutique in this predominantly Black ...

Ghana Jollof currently has locations in Woodbridge and Fredericksburg, and the Hyattsville restaurant is expected to open in a couple of weeks. Mintah learned how to cook jollof from her family and now she’s excited to share that culture with the people of D.C. One of the goals Letitia and Nazirah have for their business is to further expand the healing part of it. We have people from all walks of life come to our restaurant and surprisingly there are a lot of people who have visited Africa before.” Now that her business is growing, Mintah says she’s able to serve the families of her former students in a different way with her Ghanaian food. The main goal of their business is to combine art and journaling for a functional art, to make journals people can use to express themselves and assist in their own healing. Many of Letitia and Nazriah’s paintings on the journals depict the faces of Black people or symbols from African cultures, something they find can play a role in the user’s healing process. Montague is always working on new designs; creating a new product takes up to eight weeks while he carves the portrait on the linoleum surface, researches the history and prints the items. One of the goals Spears has for her business is to promote sustainability, which is why all Khismet’s clothes are made with materials grown, woven and printed in Ghana. She says the African symbolism on her shirts, dresses, and other items is meant to start a conversation. “I was taken aback by it, but it proved to me that the school systems go out of their way to block the teaching of African American history. — many locals have visited the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Anacostia or the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture at the National Mall.

UF looks back on one of its first Black undergraduate students, Johncyna Williams McRae. Williams McRae was one of the original seven Black students to ...

“Looking back, I got the education my parents wanted me to get.” To which Johncyna replied, “I wish they were!” Another told her she previously had never spoken to a Black person. “Several of my classmates were accepted, but a few of them wanted to do a home economics degree,” she said. Ultimately, Johncyna worked as a teacher in Manatee County for five years before getting married to Hal McRae, a professional baseball player. Whatever came up (at UF), I had to deal with it.” She came from a long line of teachers in Manatee County, Florida. “Only a couple because I am not too into sports,” she recalled. He told them other applications from Black students had been “lost” and taught them how to send them by certified mail. In 1958, Hawkins withdrew his application to the College of Law in exchange for UF’s desegregation. With help from the “dorm mother” for Mallory Hall, Johncyna’s punch card information and housing were corrected. The punch card allocated only a limited number of letters for their first and last name. I didn’t know there weren’t other African American students at the time.”

Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation has spent more than $54 million on climate justice initiatives in the Caribbean and United States. CLF/Critical Mass. With 14 ...

[I PROMISE](https://www.lebronjamesfamilyfoundation.org/i-promise-program/) program in 2011 identifying and supporting third graders at risk of falling behind in school. (Disclosure: James executive produced the 2021 [CNN Film](https://www.cnn.com/shows/dreamland-cnn-films) “Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street.”) A few blocks from campus, when longer-term [I PROMISE Housing](https://ipromiseschool.akronschools.com/news/2021_-_2022_news_archive/i_p_r_o_m_i_s_e_housing) opens by early next year, 50 new, affordable multi-bedroom apartments will be available to program families. [Oscar nominee](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/24/entertainment/oscar-nominations-list-2023/index.html) Rihanna continues to be one of the recording industry’s most popular entertainers, according to [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/pro/rihanna-streaming-sales-popularity-super-bowl-halftime/). He’s one of the world’s most successful and influential athletes [on the verge](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/16/sport/lebron-james-nba-38000-points-spt-intl/index.html) of breaking an all-time record. [Clara Lionel Foundation](https://claralionelfoundation.org/) in honor of her grandparents in 2012. Rihanna officially reached [billionaire](https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/04/business/rihanna-billionaire-forbes/index.html) status in 2021, becoming the wealthiest woman in music largely due to her Fenty Beauty cosmetics line. Today, the LJFF says nearly a hundred students from the original class are attending college and the foundation has helped 25 I PROMISE parents earn their GEDs. Since then, the education-focused non-profit has served more than 1,600 public school students and their families in James’ hometown of Akron, Ohio. CLF has funded programs in more than 35 countries and all 50 states, spanning [climate justice](https://claralionelfoundation.org/justice/), natural disaster response, covid pandemic relief, education, and racial equity. LeBron James is one of the biggest names in professional sports. Named several times to [Time Magazine](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567852/lebron-james/)’s list of the 100 Most Influential People, James also reportedly became the [first](https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/02/investing/lebron-james-billionaire/index.html) active NBA player to become a billionaire with his investments in athletics, dining, real estate, and media.

Beck Cultural Exchange Center ... Location: Beck Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. ... Time: 4 p.m. ... Location: Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt ...

The Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education hosted the Black History Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The theme for Black History Month ...

The next Black History Month event is the second annual Iman W.D. The theme for Black History Month 2023 at Elon is "The Black Renaissance: Revive, Reclaim, Rejoice." It always brings the community together,” Scott said. [CREDE](https://www.elon.edu/u/crede/) is hosting several programs and events throughout February uplifting and celebrating Black history. At different tables were games and a canvas outlined with “unity” for students to paint their handprints. The Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education hosted the Black History Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, Feb.

Morehead State's Eagle Diversity Education Center (EDEC) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) are sponsoring programs throughout February to celebrate ...

- "The Health Gap," Feb. - "The Homecoming," Feb. - "The HBCU Renaissance," Feb. - "Riding Jane Crow," Feb. Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia, was once known as the Harlem of the South. At 4:30 p.m., there is "Diversity is the Spice of Life." 6 at 10 a.m.: Clint Smith of The Atlantic traveled to 9 historical sites to understand how slavery is remembered and taught in America today. And Gayle Jessup White's memoir chronicles her journey to uncover her family's slave roots at Jefferson's home Monticello. At 6 p.m., the pub will host MSU's Fifth Annual Soul Food Dinner. There will be music and prizes during the event. - "The Butler," Monday, Feb. - "Till," Monday, Feb.

Associate Director Lavere Foster of African American Community Service Agency was on hand to accept the proclamation. The AACSA, founded in 1978, is one of the ...

The City of Santa Clara honors our national and local Black leaders. Associate Director Lavere Foster of African American Community Service Agency was on hand to accept the proclamation. This year's theme, "Black Resistance", recognizes African Americans' resistance to historic oppression in pursuit of self-determination and equality.

February will include an array of CSU-hosted events celebrating Black History Month.

and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. It continues Thursday with various professional development sessions around the theme of “Plugging into DEI” and will include lunchtime remarks by local DEI advocate Jo Anne Hill. Tuesday, Feb. [HISTORY](https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month). Thursday, Feb. president has [officially designated the month of February as Black History Month](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/01/31/a-proclamation-on-national-black-history-month-2023). It begins Wednesday evening with the Legacy Dinner Celebration and Awards featuring civil rights leader and broadcaster Xernona Clayton. The two-day event will highlight issues of diversity, poverty and inequality. Several events include opportunities for the community to participate. Wednesday, Feb. Friday, Feb.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2022) – Nashville Soccer Club today announced its plans to observe and celebrate Black History Month, the annual observance ...

Black History Month Panel Discussion: Nashville SC will host a special panel discussion about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to the Black community on Tuesday, Feb. Nashville SC and My Brother’s Keeper will host a series of in-person reading events at MNPS elementary schools and community organizations, starting with a kickoff event at Napier Elementary School on Friday, Feb. Nashville SC players, staff, and members from Books Brothers 2.0 Campaign: Nashville SC, United Way of Greater Nashville, and My Brother’s Keeper, a local organization that seeks to improve social outcomes by organizing cross sector groups of partners to transform inefficient, fragmented systems, are launching Book Brothers 2.0 to address early childhood literacy. “This month provides a unifying moment to bring our fans, players, and supporters together to celebrate how far we have come and to raise awareness of the important work still required to move towards a more just, equitable and peaceful world.” Visit [www.nashblackchamber.org/Nashville-soccer-club](http://www.nashblackchamber.org/Nashville-soccer-club) to learn more.

Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion Dania Matos; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Stephen Sutton; Takiyah Jackson, director, African American Student ...

[Department of African American Studies](https://africam.berkeley.edu/) Ph.D. The program has four components: on-demand, one-on-one advising; forums; conversations; and culturally-specific [Identity Gatherings](https://ofew.berkeley.edu/faculty-link/identity-gatherings). [Faculty-Link](https://ofew.berkeley.edu/support-faculty/faculty-link) encourages campus-wide connections through events, career mentoring, and support. Mellon Just Futures initiative](https://mellon.org/programs/higher-learning/just-futures/), [the Black Studies Collaboratory](https://blackstudiescollab.berkeley.edu/) was launched [last year](https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/01/15/berkeley-african-american-studies-awarded-2-8-million-grant-to-expand-community-impact/). The [African American Student Development Office](https://cejce.berkeley.edu/aasd), AAI leadership, and [University Development and Alumni Relations](https://udar.berkeley.edu/) are co-hosting the AAI Celebration on the 21st. [Black Lives at Cal](https://blac.berkeley.edu/) (BLAC) is a multi-year initiative to research, preserve, and publicize the legacy of Black people at UC Berkeley. The [Black Student Union](https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/calbsu) also played a role in welcoming folks back to campus and we know they’re active throughout the year, engaging and energizing the community. These gains have given students, including those in the fifth cohort of the African American Initiative (AAI) Scholars program, more opportunities to participate in community-building and leadership development support with Black theorists, scholars, and organizers. They are hosting two events this month, both included in our [“Commemorating and Celebrating Black History Month”](https://diversity.berkeley.edu/celebrating-black-history-month) webpage. The Collaboratory team has lovingly organized several events for the spring semester; please visit [their website](https://blackstudiescollab.berkeley.edu/) for more information. It’s a time for us to call attention to and pay tribute to the far-reaching sacrifices and triumphs of Black people and communities. [African American Initiative](https://diversity.berkeley.edu/initiatives/african-american-initiative) is making strides to help UC Berkeley genuinely live into its long-standing tradition of excellence in higher education.

giveaways. Feb. 9. “Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey” with Angela Davis 5 p.m., Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre. Angela Davis will be the speaker at ...

Throughout the month, there will be several performances showcasing Black art and artists. Hrabowski, a former president of the University of Maryland educator. At the event, students will be able to get their copies signed by Mott. College of Law Dean Linda Sheryl Greene will sit down with Kim Askew, a national legal scholar, to discuss ethics and the judiciary. This event’s panelists are Marlo C. Ransaw and Kevin L. Register for this event Angela Davis will be the speaker at the second lecture in Dr. There will be free shirts, food and giveaways. This lecture’s speaker, Marley Dias, is an accomplished 18-year-old activist and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, a campaign which provides children with books in which Black girls are the main characters. Register to attend other lectures in the series Feb.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is proud to recognize Black History Month, held during February each year, to celebrate the rich history, ...

[Bridging the Divide(link is external)](https://www.wmht.org/bridgingthedivide/)will air on February 16th at 7:30 p.m. Williams(link is external)](http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejdvyl9ob4246f88&llr=o9efsquab). [Henry Johnson(link is external)](https://www.wmht.org/henryjohnson/)will air on February 9th at 7:30 p.m. [Mohawk Giants(link is external)](https://www.wmht.org/mohawk/)will air on February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. - #MyHistoryMyFuture: The State Education Department, together with Education Trust—New York, is highlighting New York State My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) students throughout the month on social media, including Twitter and Facebook. [“Exploring Race and Representation in Picture Books,”(link is external)](https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=13947&t=d&d=2023-01-26&cal=13947&inc=0)which helps librarians during Black History Month. [“Liberty or Death”: Enslaved People Fighting for Freedom and Nation in the Antebellum United States(link is external)](https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/9953808)will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023. [Watch and learn](http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/mlk-1962-address)about Dr. [virtual tour](http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/black-history-month/thomas-powell-farmstead)of an African American Heritage site. [NYSED](http://www.nysed.gov/)) is proud to recognize Black History Month, held during February each year, to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. said, “As we celebrate Black History Month, the Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department remain steadfast in our commitment to incorporating the principles of equity and inclusion in everything that we do. Rosa said, “Black History is American history, and each year at this time, it is important not only to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and culture of Black Americans, but it is also important to remember to reflect upon the pervasive impacts of racial inequality and systematic racism we strive to overcome as a society.

Various celebrations and events of Black History Month are scheduled throughout West Michigan and the greater Kalamazoo area.Check out our list of upcoming ...

The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes' kaleidoscopic jazz poem suit titled, Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz.

Many of the events honor the important themes of Black History and Black resistance. The Office of Black Community Engagement, in conjunction with Additionally, there will be an unveiling of the “It Takes a Village” poster series, created by mentees who conducted oral histories of notable African Americans in Albuquerque. African-American Day is celebrated at the New Mexico Legislature in tandem with Black History Month. “This month we celebrate the legacy and accomplishments of those who came before us. The Office of Black Community Engagement will be hosting this event to celebrate Black History and provide the latest updates from the office. Several topics will be covered relevant to businesses who are in their ideation stage, as well as start-up businesses, growing businesses, and businesses in transition. Sponsors: City of Albuquerque’s Office of Black Community Engagement and the African American Museum and Cultural Center. This concert is free, tickets This month, a series of events will take place across Albuquerque in celebration of Black History Month. history, and we reject efforts to hide Black history and instead urge all students, parents and educators to demand their rights to comprehensive history as critical to our multi-cultural democracy. Black History Month recognizes the contributions that African Americans have made to our country, and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history.

I remember the discussions of adults around “bussing.” Some were for it, others not so much. It probably had more to do with fear of change than anything else, ...

What I do know is that the prayers of Nehemiah and Daniel and the life of Jesus teach me otherwise. Some of the most life-giving discussions I have ever had have been the most difficult and awkward. I thank God for the courage and grace of my conversation partners. I understand that and I don’t know what the correct solution should be. One year I was in an all-white class, the next I was in a different building and in a mixed classroom. It was the first time I had spent significant time in the homes of people who were not of the same race (Afro- and Indo-Caribbean). There was nothing I could do as a child about the laws that governed my environment or the adults that influenced my early attitudes. I would teach and speak in the morning and evening. I suppose I was like a lot of children in my generation in the mid-south. But the heroic stories of those in the generations ahead of me are my own personal legends. My wife and I would leave early on Sunday morning and spend the day there. It was still illegal for Blacks and whites to drink out of the same water fountain when I was born.