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Black History Month

A student passes a mural celebrating the founders of Black History Month in Oscar Ritchie Hall.

An Artistic Tribute to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Origins of Black History Month

A mural inside Oscar Ritchie Hall celebrates the student founders of Black History Month. 

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Mwatabu Okantah, professor and chair of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Department of Africana Studies, discusses the roots of Black History Month. (Image courtesy of WKYC Channel 3)

Tracing the Origins of Black History Month

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. The chair of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.

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Black (Music) History

51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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. 

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