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GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month TV show and film recommendations

Luke Sanelli February 21, 2024

In 1926, scholar Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History, and his fraternity brothers established the first Negro History Week in February. They chose February because Black communities had already...

GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month book recommendations

Luke Sanelli February 14, 2024

In 1926, scholar Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History, and his fraternity brothers established the first Negro History Week in February. They chose February because Black communities had already...

Madgee Pierre Louis ’24 and Eva Webb ’24 playing a game of Boggle at the Black Student Union Board Game Night. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’23/THE HAWK

BSU kicks-off Black History Month with Board Game Night

Ethan Trainer February 8, 2023

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its first Black History Month event of the semester: a board game night on Feb. 3 in the President’s Lounge in Campion Student Center. More than 20 people attended...

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GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Black History Month Events in Philadelphia in 2023

Natalie Brislin January 31, 2023

National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St. “Beyond Wakanda: Imagining the Future with Black Comic Creators” Feb. 26, 12-5p.m. Tickets are free with $8 museum admission for students. Advanced registration...

Toby Tales: Honoring Black History, Shirley Chisholm

Toby Tales: Honoring Black History, Shirley Chisholm

Vivian Eng February 22, 2022

Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1924. She became the first Black woman electedinto the U.S. congress in 1968.In an article written for the National Women’s History Museum website,...

Black History Month: Q &A with A.C.S.A

Black History Month: Q &A with A.C.S.A

Leslie Quan February 22, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, The Hawk staff asked members of the African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) executive board why it is important to celebrate BHM. What’s your favorite part about...

Why Black history needs to be taught

Why Black history needs to be taught

The Hawk Staff February 15, 2022

We cannot embellish our past While February is a great time to celebrate Black history and achievements, it is important to remember that Black history is American history and should be thoroughly...

How we should celebrate Black History

How we should celebrate Black History

The Hawk Staff February 8, 2022

Why centering Black trauma is harmful It is important for us to be mindful of how we celebrate Black history year round, but particularly during Black History Month.  Oftentimes, Black history...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK '22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s Playlist: celebrating Black artists

Natalie Nevins February 8, 2022

With the start of Black History Month, it is only right that we tip our hats to the Black artists who have transcended the music industry. This playlist will have you highlighting and commemorating Black...

GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD.

Black History Month Calendar

Tayler Washington February 8, 2022

GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

Kelsey Welsh ’22 (left) plays a card during a demonstration of how to play Spades at BSU’s Spades Night on Feb. 4. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Spades night: BSU’s kick-off to Black History Month

Hannah Madeya February 8, 2022

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Spades Night on Feb. 4 in Doyle Banquet Hall South, where St. Joe’s students were welcomed to gather and learn how to play the card game. About 20 students attended...

A reflection on Black History Month

A reflection on Black History Month

The Hawk Staff March 2, 2021

Our support for the Black community must continue While Black History Month is crucial for educating ourselves and others, supporting the Black community cannot be limited to one month out of the year.  Black...

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