Black History Month is drawing to a close amid a national barrage of attacks on its existence. From tech conglomerates to government agencies, there has been a noticeable shift away from prioritizing Black...
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...
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2. A holiday that commemorates the emancipation of over 250,000 Black Americans. On this day in 1865 — over two years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation legally declared...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
