Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Some ways you can support and celebrate the Black Knights on campus are by attending events being hosted this month! The first event is the Our Experiences: Black Voices which will be held tonight Thursday, Feb. 1st at 5:00 pm in the Student Center MPRs (Hill Campus). Please see below for more details. Please keep an eye on announcements for upcoming events. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office at diversity@clarkson.edu.
