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Black History Month

A student passes a mural celebrating the founders of Black History Month in Oscar Ritchie Hall.

An Artistic Tribute to the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Origins of Black History Month

A mural inside Oscar Ritchie Hall celebrates the student founders of Black History Month. 

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½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Today

Mwatabu Okantah, professor and chair of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Department of Africana Studies, discusses the roots of Black History Month. (Image courtesy of WKYC Channel 3)

Tracing the Origins of Black History Month

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. The chair of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State's Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.

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½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Today

Black (Music) History

½­ÄÏÌåÓý presents Black (Music) History Month: A celebration of Black Music Traditions Feb. 12

The Black (Music) History Month Concert scheduled for  Sun., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. has been cancelled! Please check back - more information will be posted as it becomes available. 

Tags: concert, concerts, Piano, School of Music, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Black History Month

School of Music