Tag: black history month
Shake up your plans this Valentine's week with these 6 events
This week there are many events taking place on and off campus including a car show, cultural market and plenty of Valentine's Day celebrations. Read More »
Nothing stops Unsung Hero Thomas Wilson from getting involved all around SU's campus
Thomas Wilson, one of Syracuse University's 2023 Unsung Hero Award recipients, uses his enthusiasm and work ethic to inspire the university community. Read More »
'A Love Supreme' exhibition at Bird chronicles Black activism in 1960s and 70s
‘A Love Supreme’ exhibition in Bird Library will highlight Black activism of the 1960s and ‘70s for the remainder of the semester. Read More »
SU's Black History Month kickoff ceremony sets tone for events in February
The Black History Month kickoff ceremony was held Tuesday night in the Schine Student Center, accentuating this year’s theme of building bridges and navigating barriers, and setting the tone for a month of events to honor and celebrate the Black community. Read More »
Check out these 17 events to honor and celebrate Black History Month
From movie screenings to hair stylings to memorabilia collections, there are many different ways to celebrate Black History Month at SU. Read More »
Gallery: Fête Noir presented by Black Artist Collective showcases Black talent
The Black Artist Collective put on their Fête Noir event to show case Black talent Saturday. The celebration was held at the Community Folk Art Center. Read More »
Black History Month Basketball Classic brings unity, networking to SU's Black community
The first ever Black History Month Basketball Classic, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, took place in the Women’s Building on Feb. 20. Read More »
SA president David Bruen responds to wearing an 'I am Black History' shirt
I solemnly hold that truth with me everywhere I go, especially at an event celebrating Black History Month. Read More »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read More »
Onondaga County Legislature condemns racist conduct of past leaders
Onondaga County legislators passed a resolution condemning the Board of Supervisors’ racist actions, but only after partisan debate on whether systemic racism continues today. Read More »
SU kicks off celebration of Black History Month at Goldstein Auditorium
The opening event featured an appearance by comedian Emmanuel Hudson and many performances from Syracuse University students. Read More »
SA passes 2 election bills, recognizes Black History Month
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read More »
2-day pop-up market features local Black-owned businesses
Black Artist Collective, the Creators Lounge and The McCarthy Mercantile collaborated to hold the Black Creatives and Culture Market, an in-person shopping weekend for Black-owned businesses. Read More »
Hilda Frimpong becomes 1st Black student to lead Syracuse Law Review
The publication's editorial board is now made up almost completely of female students from the Syracuse University College of Law. Read More »
Jazz artists perform, share perspectives on the genre
Bassist Gerald Veasley and saxophonist and vocalist Jazmin Ghent held a master class for musicians of all ages at the Community Folk Art Center last night. Read More »
SU African Student Union holds 1st Miss Africa pageant
Louisa Williams, who represented both Ghana and Liberia, was crowned Miss Africa at last night’s pageant. Read More »
NOMAS creates exhibit to memorialize first Black architecture graduate
An exhibit on campus honors Kermit Lee Jr., the first Black graduate of Syracuse’s School of Architecture, with artifacts from his personal life and career in architecture. Read More »
SU Transcribe-a-Thon honors Anna Julia Cooper for Frederick Douglass Day
To celebrate Frederick Douglass Day on Feb. 14, the Humanities Center at SU will host an event dedicated to transcribing written works by Anna Julia Cooper, a Black feminist leader and activist. Read More »
Andrea Jenkins embraces true self at 2020 Black History Month Lectures
Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly transgender councilwoman to be elected to office in the United States, was the 2020 Black History Month Commemorative Speaker. Read More »
The Black Lounge kicks off Black History Month at SU
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read More »
Student Association to host Black History Month celebrations
This year’s celebrations, which will take place throughout February, will include events about LGBTQ and disability inclusion within the Black community. Read More »
Student Association plans to reform SEM 100, expand student employment
SU’s Student Association plans to reform SEM 100, add trigger warnings and expand student employment opportunities in the spring semester. Read More »