In honor of Black History Month, we asked members of the Black Student Union what media they would recommend the NSU community check out this month. Here were a few of their suggestions. Shylia Barnes, secretary and junior human services administration major, said: “I think everyone should watch ‘Roots’ at some point in their lives […]
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Celebrating Black History Month at NSU
Since 1926, Americans have been celebrating, empowering and fostering awareness about the African-American community every February in what is now known as Black History Month. This celebration has served as a way to pay tribute to all of the amazing things the black community has done. To that point, the NSU community has come up […]
Black history is still American history
Black History Month, which began as “Negro History Week,” was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, an African-American historian, scholar, educator and publisher, according to Time.com. February is dedicated to celebrating achievements by African-Americans and the role they had in United States history. Although this is the shortest month of the year, this does […]
Black History Month preview
Lecture on present-day Black History Month The beginnings of Black History Month will be explored in the discussion “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality” on Feb. 4, 3-4:40 p.m. in the ballroom of the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 N.E. 167th St., North Miami Beach. Audience members will be engaged in discussion […]
The essence of Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. Day has come and gone, and February is quickly approaching. Posters of Dr. King, Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson will soon appear in celebration of Black History Month.
From dream to reality: African-American role models of today
These leaders are so, not because they are rich, but because their successes and their characters are sources of inspiration that transcends race and ethnicity, which allow them to be seen as heroes and exemplary individuals to everyone.
Celebrate Black History Month at NSU
This recognition is celebrated at NSU with 12 events. Join students, faculty and the community and celebrate the art and culture of African-Americans events including with dance classes, a natural hair discussion, an achievement ceremony and more.