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Programming throughout the month of February is scheduled in celebration of Black History Month.

Black History Month: 29 days of celebration and recognition

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2024

“Black history is a significant piece to American history and I want to make sure that that's not forgotten about,” said Greg Moore, director of African American Student Initiatives. The Black...

Lauren Prather visited NKU to talk about the history of African American English, capping off Black History Month programing by African American Student Initiatives.

We Talk Right: A discussion of African American English, identity and progress

Anariah Powell, Reporter March 1, 2023

To conclude NKU’s month-long celebration of Black History Month, the office of African American Student Initiatives hosted “Talking Black in America with Lauren Prather.”  The event, which took...

Pictured left to right: Madison Garrott, Rachel Everson and Alyssa Mathews at Victors 2022.

Celebrating Black History Month with athletic academic advisor Alyssa Mathews

Emmanuelle Hewson, Reporter February 28, 2023

Alyssa Mathews, a native of Mentor, a city in the Cleveland metropolitan area, has been working at NKU since fall 2019. She gained both her bachelor’s degree in athletic training and master's in...

From left to right: Bryanna Hall, Prosper Jibunor, Shumyla Wright

This is me: How three Black leaders are making their community on campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor February 26, 2023

Shumyla Wright Black History Month serves as a reminder for the accomplishments and endurance of African Americans to senior Shumyla Wright, but the observance also challenges her to keep going...

Ball was appointed to captain of NKUs mens tennis team.

Celebrating Black History Month with tennis captain Trevor Ball

Emmanuelle Hewson, Reporter February 3, 2023

Trevor Ball, a native of Columbus, Ohio, began playing tennis at a young age. His father played tennis for two years at Edinboro University, a Division II school in Pennsylvania. He was introduced to both...

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April Ryan speaks at Black History Month Keynote Presentation

Braden White, Arts & Life Editor February 25, 2022

Thursday evening, NKU’s faculty and students heard from April Ryan as a part of the Black History Month Keynote Presentation. This event was moderated by assistant professor and doctor of education program...

NKU Director of Training and Development for Human Resources, Dr. Marquita Barron.

The meaning of Black History Month, identity and community, according to NKU’s students and staff

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor February 24, 2022

Two African American students and a staff member share what Black History Month means for them, how their identity shapes their worldview and interaction with others, and what they are doing to support...

Bonita Brown (top left) and Carlous Yates (top right) introduce Dr. Angela Davis.

Activist Dr. Angela Davis spoke with the NKU community for Black History Month

Alyssa Weber, Arts and Life Editor February 18, 2021

Tuesday evening, over 500 students, faculty, staff and members of the community tuned in virtually to hear educator and activist Dr. Angela Davis share her experiences and advice as this year’s Black...

Poster with Angela Davis photo and a description of the upcoming event.

Political activist, professor Angela Davis is NKU’s Black History Month keynote speaker

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2021

Angela Davis—an American political activist, professor and author—is the keynote speaker for NKU’s 2021 Black History Month.  The virtual Zoom event will take place on Feb. 16 at 6:00 p.m. Those...

Students and faculty discuss importance of Black History Month

Students and faculty discuss importance of Black History Month

Haley Millay, Staff Reporter February 28, 2020
NKU R.O.C.K.S. and the Diversity Committee in the History and Geography Department held an event on Thursday to discuss the importance of Black History Month on NKU’s campus, which is predominantly white.
Deshauna Barber listens to an audience question.

Former Miss USA speaks at BHM celebration

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor February 5, 2020
Deshauna Barber, the 2016 Miss USA, took the stage in the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday night as part of NKU’s ongoing Black History Month celebration.
Athlete Spotlight: Track and field runner on Black History

Athlete Spotlight: Track and field runner on Black History

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 11, 2019

BriAuna Keys is a sprinter for NKU women’s track and field team. The senior accounting and business information systems double major aspires to be a certified public accountant for a public accounting...

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