Black History Month: in photos

Colin Stevenson and Joey Arthur|February 24, 2023

90’s Skate Night

Adolescent studies senior Jordan Ingram, psychology junior Kylie Murray and psychology freshman Jaliyah Goff enjoy the music as the skate around the rink, Feb. 16.
Adolescent studies senior Jordan Ingram, psychology junior Kylie Murray and psychology freshman Jaliyah Goff enjoy the music as the skate around the rink, Feb. 16. (Colin Stevenson)
Biology freshman Natahniel Grimes glides backwards on roller blades as others watch, Feb. 16. Some students, like Grimes, were able to show off their skills on the rink throughout the night.
Biology freshman Natahniel Grimes glides backwards on roller blades as others watch, Feb. 16. Some students, like Grimes, were able to show off their skills on the rink throughout the night. (Colin Stevenson)
Students take circles around the rink, Feb. 16. Friends helped each other as some had little to no experience in roller skating.
Students take circles around the rink, Feb. 16. Friends helped each other as some had little to no experience in roller skating. (Colin Stevenson)
Exercise physiology junior Dejah Burnley and child and adolescent studies senior Jordan Ingram dance to "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" as they skate around the rink, Feb. 16. Many popular songs were played at the event.
Exercise physiology junior Dejah Burnley and child and adolescent studies senior Jordan Ingram dance to “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” as they skate around the rink, Feb. 16. Many popular songs were played at the event. (Colin Stevenson)

 

Black Excellence Gala

Alumni of the Sigma Theta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta pose together for a group photo before the gala, Feb. 17.
Alumni of the Sigma Theta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta pose together for a group photo before the gala, Feb. 17. (Joseph Arthur)
Global studies senior Lumiere Bisisi holds his distinguished student award, which he received during the gala, Feb. 17.
Global studies senior Lumiere Bisisi holds his distinguished student award, which he received during the gala, Feb. 17. (Joseph Arthur)
Students enjoy and dance to music at the gala, Feb. 17.
Students enjoy and dance to music at the gala, Feb. 17. (Joseph Arthur)
MOSAIC coordinator Jamilah Kangudja greets everyone, starting off the 2023 Black Excellence Gala, Feb. 17.
MOSAIC coordinator Jamilah Kangudja greets everyone, starting off the 2023 Black Excellence Gala, Feb. 17. (Joseph Arthur)
Theater freshman Monique Watkins joins the crowd in singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Feb. 17.
Theater freshman Monique Watkins joins the crowd in singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Feb. 17. (Joseph Arthur)