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Programs Bring Awareness, Give Students a Voice, and Recognize Contributions of Alumni 

In celebration of Black History Month, 91茄子 and the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives are sponsoring several programs. These programs will bring awareness to a variety of issues affecting Black and Brown Americans and also celebrate their history and contributions to the country.

鈥淭hese are important topics that should be discussed amongst the Black/Brown population,鈥� noted JeNai Davis, director of the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives. 鈥淚n addition, our student-athletes have been extremely vocal and passionate about issues outside of athletics that were important to them, such as the #TogetherAsOne March. I felt it was important to keep that conversation going, especially since they are all starting up their seasons.鈥�

These events include:

Feb. 8-26 – The Library gallery will feature a Black History Month display.

Feb. 9, noon to 2 p.m. 鈥� Mental Matters, Tucker Student Center Lobby. Come answer trivia questions centered around mental health stigmas within the Black and Brown Community.

Feb. 10, 7 p.m. 鈥� Diversity in the Workplace Panel, Zoom. (Co-sponsored by The Center for Personal and Professional Development). This conversation will focus on diversity issues common in today鈥檚 employment world as well as strategies professionals can use to promote diversity and develop it as a secret weapon for success in any organization. For more information on this event, email [email protected]

Feb . 15-28 鈥� Virtual Bone Marrow Drive. (Co-sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement.) Sign up to be a donor for bone marrow transplants for those in need. Based on the current donor registry, only 4 percent of registered donors are Black Americans. Therefore, the odds of finding a match for Black Americans is 23 percent, versus 77 percent for Caucasians. .

Feb. 17, 8 p.m. 鈥� Open Mic Night, Tucker Student Center Back Patio. Listen to the Gospel Choir perform, enjoy hot cocoa by the fire and hear students鈥� spoken word pieces.

TBA 鈥� From Our Perspective, Zoom. Listen as student-athletes share their experiences as being Black/Brown individuals and the experiences they have gone through.

For information about any event, email [email protected].

Alumni Profiles

Additionally, throughout the month, alumni will be featured in profile stories published in 91茄子鈥檚 Newscenter and through takeovers of account. These alumni are making a difference in their communities:

Feb. 2鈥�Shamanda Burston, counselor, author and film producer.

Feb. 9鈥擳roya Pope, hip-hop artist

Feb. 16鈥擧arrison Martin, film critic and author

Feb. 23鈥擳ia Howell, personal trainer, owner of Lift with Tia

Located in the North Carolina foothills, 91茄子 is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 91茄子 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 91茄子.edu.