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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 Kent State Origins of Black History Month

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

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Black History Month, Arts & Culture

Kent State Today

Mwatabu Okantah, professor and chair of Kent 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 Kent State's Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at Kent State discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Black History Month

Kent State Today

Black (Music) History

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø 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