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From left to right: James Shields 00, Katrina Jackson 05, and Judy Harvey 73 share their stories as former students to explain the colleges history of oppression and how much change has occurred.

All Black Everything: Symposium focuses on activism, integrity

Mara Stern, Staff Writer February 26, 2016

“True movements need to be woven in a fabric that gives the oppressed majority’s needs priority over individual wants,” said Kristi Matthews ’06 during her keynote address. “Think of ways to...

A panel was held on Feb. 10  in the MEC to discuss the question Whos Black?

Who’s Black?: Community unites for discussion on blackness

Nicole Zelniker, Managing Editor February 19, 2016

Each seat was full in the Multicultural Education Center as students and faculty sat in a circle among four student panelists waiting to hear them answer one question. On Feb. 10, Blacks Unifying Society...

Letter to the Editor: Reasons we need to participate in Black History Month

1. Because until history stops repeating itself, our work is never over. 2. Because the fact that we still need to designate a month to celebrate blackness demonstrates in itself shows how much work we...

MED’s open mic night kick starts Black History Month

Harris Billings, Staff Writer February 12, 2016

As the room filled with clapping and people singing “Jesus is a biscuit, let him sop you up,” I knew I was in for a great night. Last week, the Multicultural Education Department — with catering...

Symposium celebrates black culture

Symposium celebrates black culture

Nicole Zelniker, Features Editor March 6, 2015

On Feb. 27, the Multicultural Education Department, Africana CHANGE and Brothers and Sisters in Blackness hosted the second annual All Black Everything symposium. “We wanted to have a day to celebrate...

Staff Editorial: Thank you for celebrating and encouraging diversity

Editorial Board February 27, 2015

For this year’s Black History Month, the Multicultural Education Department and Brothers and Sisters in Blackness worked to celebrate black history in Greensboro and nationwide. These groups organized...

Faculty present for Black History Month

Faculty present for Black History Month

William Burton, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

On Feb. 11, in the Carnegie Room, part-time lecturers of English Lorraine Ahearn and Sara Marzioli gave talks on little-known African American topics for Black History Month. Marzioli presented first...

Black History Month: A Time Of Honor, Education In Greensboro

Zachary Lindsey, Staff writer February 13, 2015

“Black History Month is the time to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans all over the diaspora,” said James Shields, director of the Bonner Center for Community Service & Learning. BHM...

Going beyond Black History Month

Vanessa Madonna, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

Unity. This is what needs to happen in our society during Black History Month to bring our country into much needed harmony. Since its evolution from “Negro History Week” to “Black History Month,”...

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