Black History Month
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.
An Artistic Tribute to the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Origins of Black History Month
A mural inside Oscar Ritchie Hall celebrates the student founders of Black History Month.
Tracing the Origins of Black History Month
Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. The chair of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University presents Black (Music) History Month: A celebration of Black Music Traditions Feb. 12
The Black (Music) History Month Concert scheduled for Sun., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. has been cancelled! Please check back - more information will be posted as it becomes available.