Honoring Black History Month with Speakers in February

Celebrate Black History Month with inspiring speakers in February. Join us for a month-long tribute to the achievements and contributions of African Americans.

Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States and Canada to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans

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It takes place in the month of February and serves as a time to reflect on the history of Black people and their impact on society.

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February will mark Black History Month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which will celebrate it with a number of activities, including distinguished guest speakers and an influential trip

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Most events are free and available to the general public, and this year’s theme is “Power of Black Resilience

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Renada Greer, executive director of the Student Multicultural Resource Center and TRiO Programs, said, “We’re looking forward to honoring Black History Month

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It gives us a chance to remember the contributions and successes of African Americans while also promoting Black culture

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To create a memorable experience during the month, we collaborated with the community, faculty, staff, and students

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The Student Center Auditorium will host a launch on February 1 at 5:30 p.m. to officially kick off the month

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When Jett Hawkins, then 4 years old, was informed that his braids and later his ponytail were against the Chicago school’s dress code rules, he was sent home from preschool

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Celebrate Black History Month with inspiring speakers in February. Join us for a month-long tribute to the achievements and contributions of African Americans.

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Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States and Canada to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans

Credit: Unsplash

It takes place in the month of February and serves as a time to reflect on the history of Black people and their impact on society.

Credit: Unsplash

February will mark Black History Month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which will celebrate it with a number of activities, including distinguished guest speakers and an influential trip

Credit: Unsplash

Most events are free and available to the general public, and this year’s theme is “Power of Black Resilience

Credit: Unsplash

Renada Greer, executive director of the Student Multicultural Resource Center and TRiO Programs, said, “We’re looking forward to honoring Black History Month

Credit: Unsplash

It gives us a chance to remember the contributions and successes of African Americans while also promoting Black culture

Credit: Unsplash

To create a memorable experience during the month, we collaborated with the community, faculty, staff, and students

Credit: Unsplash

The Student Center Auditorium will host a launch on February 1 at 5:30 p.m. to officially kick off the month

Credit: Unsplash

When Jett Hawkins, then 4 years old, was informed that his braids and later his ponytail were against the Chicago school’s dress code rules, he was sent home from preschool

Credit: Unsplash