The African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) held a Black History Month Jeopardy! event in the North Lounge of Campion Student Center Feb. 4. The event included food, music and a Jeopardy! game with questions and answers relating to both African and Caribbean cultures and history.
The Jeopardy! game also included a twist where teams sent a member up to compete in a foot race to reach the podium in order to give an answer.
“I think the most exciting part was watching everyone run to the podium,” said Izzy Imran ’27, ACSA secretary. “Everyone definitely loved that.”
Imran said the purpose of the night was to be a space where people attending could detach from the stresses of college life and have an emotional and social outlet, while still providing awareness for Black history.
Faith Adedokun ’27, ACSA publicist, said she wanted to emphasize the impact that Black people have had on shaping all aspects of history, both in the United States and the world as a whole.
“The work that Black immigrants have done, which is what African-Caribbean Student Association really celebrates, is also important to remember during Black History Month,” Adedokun said.
Black History Month was federally recognized in 1976. However, its roots go back to the early 20th century, when African Americans highlighted their progress after emancipation.
The event was open to all students on campus to learn a bit more about topics relating to Black history.
Luke Consalvo ’25, who is not a member of ACSA, said he came to support his colleagues on the University Student Senate but also wanted to learn more.
“I think it’s important that we can learn from other cultures and just learn about their experiences, and that makes us better people,” Consalvo said.
The ACSA prides itself on providing a supportive environment for people of different cultures to come together and make connections.
“In terms of the community, it’s so many different people, so many different backgrounds, as well,” said Chelsey Desir ’25, ACSA president. “It’s not just like one specific area. There’s Caribbean and African people, both really big communities, so you’ll meet a lot of people here.”
The ACSA has other events planned throughout the rest of February, such as a Mental Health Stigma Workshop in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Support and Wellness, and the Center for Inclusion and Diversity on Feb. 18.
