Black History Month

2024 - 2 - 5

Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Black History Month Events Across the Nation

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Discover the vibrant celebrations and insightful reflections marking Black History Month from coast to coast. Dive into the diverse range of events and initiatives honoring African American heritage and achievements!

Black History Month is in full swing with a myriad of engaging events and initiatives taking place across the nation. From Chicago to San Diego, universities and communities are coming together to celebrate the rich tapestry of African American heritage and achievements. Midland University and the Black Student Union are organizing a series of events, while ABC 7 in Chicago is commemorating the month with special vignettes and news segments.

Purdue University Northwest and Wayne State University are also joining the festivities, hosting events that recognize the cultural contributions and achievements of the Black community. From musical tributes to insightful interviews with key figures, these events aim to educate and inspire audiences.

As organizations and communities embrace Black History Month, it is a time to reflect on the origins and legacy of this important celebration. Honoring leaders like Vonda Wilkins and Lisa Dawn Cave, who are making history in the labor movement, reminds us of the ongoing legacy of African American contributions.

From special exhibits in Lynchburg to jazz concerts in Union County, the spirit of Black History Month is alive and vibrant. As we continue to celebrate and learn, let us remember the importance of acknowledging and honoring the past while looking towards a future of equality and unity.

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BSU Organizing Events for Black History Month - Midland University (Midland University News)

In honor of Black History Month, Midland University and the Black Student Union have several events planned throughout the month.

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ABC7 celebrates Black History Month Chicago with news, vignettes ... (WLS-TV)

Hosted by ABC 7's Cheryl Burton and Hosea Sanders, with contributions from Val Warner, Terrell Brown, Karen Jordan and Jasmine Minor, "Our Chicago: History & ...

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Celebrate Black History Month in San Diego (Axios)

Celebrate the life of jazz icon and blues singer Billie Holiday with a musical that puts the audience at her final cabaret show before her death in 1959. When ...

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Black History Month events 2024 (ABC 57 News)

ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, ...

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Warriors in the Community, Episode 40: Celebrating Black History ... (The South End)

Warriors in the Community is a radio segment that features short, insightful interviews with key figures from Wayne State University about the many ways in ...

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Purdue University Northwest announces Black History Month events ... (pnw.edu)

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a lineup of events recognizing culture, achievements, ...

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Black History Month Profiles: Vonda Wilkins | AFL-CIO (AFL-CIO)

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement.

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AFGE Celebrates Black History Month (AFGE)

Our union is using this month to honor that contribution and continue to stand in solidarity with our Black union family.

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Rules for Black History Month | Bearing Drift (Bearing Drift)

In 1976, President Gerald Ford declared the first Black History Month saying that he hoped the country would “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often ...

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Union County Celebrates Black History Month With Free Jazz Concert (UCNJ.org)

The County of Union is excited to host the Hamilton Stage's first-time visitors: Bob DeVos and the Bob DeVos Jazz Quartet, along with the talented saxophonist ...

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Black History Month: Origins and legacy (NBC Right Now)

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-February is Black History Month, a celebration of the achievements, legacy and contributions of African Americans to the history of the ...

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U.S. Attorney's Statement on Black History Month (Department of Justice)

Memphis, TN – Today, U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz of the Western District of Tennessee issued the following video message in honor of National Black History ...

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Black History Month events honor past and future (URI Today)

KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 5, 2024 – As part of Black History Month, the University of Rhode Island's Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) is honoring ...

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Celebrating Black History Month: Best practices for celebrating on ... (Sprout Social)

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in ...

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Black History Month 2023: Advancing Racial Justice by Supporting ... (abetterbalance.org)

In order to truly dismantle systems of oppression and advance racial justice, we must support the health and economic security of Black families in the ...

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Black History Month: The mistakes waiting to be made (MarTech)

Without an authentic commitment to the community you want to connect with, you're riding a pogo stick across a minefield.

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Black History Month: Minnesota's alcohol business ownership (FOX 9)

Minnesota currently has two Black-owned breweries and one distillery, making it home to some special history.

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Black History Month in Muncie: Walter L. Berry (Muncie Star Press)

Walter L. Berry became the first Black deputy mayor in Muncie's history, serving in Mayor David Dominick's administration from 1992 through 1995.

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Lynchburg celebrates Black History Month with special exhibit (WDBJ7)

It will be on display at ...

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Black History Month Recommendations: EAT (charlottenc.gov)

Beyond Amazing Donuts · GG's Grill · Jimmy Pearls · Jolof on Wheels · Lakou · Lulabelle's · Mariah's Taco Spot · The Perfect Beet.

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Wolf Pack honors trailblazers during Black History Month (62nd Airlift Wing)

For 48 years, the second month of every year has been allocated to recognize, honor, and celebrate Black History and the contributions African Americans ...

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Black History Month begins (Eglin Air Force Base)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla -- Eglin began its Black History Month activities with an opening ceremony Feb. 1. This year's theme is “African Americans and the ...

Celebration helps kick off the start of Black History Month at FGCU (WGCU News)

Students, faculty and staff celebrated the start of Black History Month recently on the Campus of Florida Gulf Coast University.

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Black History Month kicks off at Minot AFB (Minot Daily News)

OMAHA, Neb. – The updated 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, .

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Black History Month Profiles: Lisa Dawn Cave | AFL-CIO (AFL-CIO)

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement.

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Rowan celebrates Black History Month with events throughout ... (Rowan Today)

Programming will take place on the Glassboro campus as well as in Camden at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden and Rowan-Virtua School of ...

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Column: UNC needs more than a performative Black History Month (The Daily Tar Heel)

Historically Black institutions naturally have more to celebrate; N.C. A&T is the alma mater of trailblazers who led peaceful protests during the peak of the ...

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Black History Month: 31 Parks & Rec sites named in honor of African ... (phila.gov)

African Americans have achieved countless great feats in Philadelphia and beyond. As a result, many Philadelphia parks, recreation centers, and playgrounds ...

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