The speech kicked off campus festivities in celebration of the 26th annual Black History Month, but not many people around campus or in the community noticed. James Mitchell, assistant director of Minority Student Services and emcee of the program, invited everyone to the remainder of the Black History Month festivities in the coming weeks. Several registered student organizations spent countless hours planning the 14 events taking place all around campus in the next 24 days. The organizations will help feature everything from an art exhibit and a soul food taster to an African Film Series, which begins tonight, and panel discussions on various topics including whether the government should issue an apology for slavery. You don't have to be African American to participate in Black History Month.
Black history is part of American history.
Knowledge of our country's history is key to understanding our future. Most of the events are free and all are open to people of all races. Don't miss out again.