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February brings "Soul" to Campus
UMOJA shares African American culture during Black History Month
Kelly Daley
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: Features
Throughout the month of February, African American history and culture is celebrated with pride.
Black History Month originated in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson, a historian passionate about furthering awareness for African American history and achievements, founded Negro History Week.
Negro History Week gained popularity throughout the years and continued to evolve until 1976, when February was established as Black History Month.
The month of February was chosen because two men who had a great impact on African American history, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass, were both born during this month.
Black History Month continues to be recognized today and Sacred Heart University joins in on the celebration.
"This year, the Multicultural club and UMOJA will be putting on scheduled events that include workshops, poetry slams, movie nights, and plays," said Karima Ummah, Coordinator of International/Multicultural Affairs.
Many African Americans have had a drastic impact on society and deserve to be honored, including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Hank Aaron, Wilt Chamberlain, Muhammad Ali, Condoleezza Rice, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.
The scheduled Black History Month events on campus will help students to recognize and learn about these people's accomplishments throughout history.
"Its important to remember the people that helped to shape our society because it made us who we are as a nation today" said Julie Law, freshman.
Black History Month is also a celebration of Black Culture.
"Black History Month is important because it is a national celebration. It helps students at SHU to step out of their shell and experience things that they might not have before. African Americans are a huge part of our history and it is important to recognize their accomplishments," said Ummah.
Students will be able to experience traditional African American food when FLIK serves "soul food".
"I've never had 'soul food', but since FLIK is serving it, I'll give it a try and see how it is," said Casey Marino, sophomore.
Events are being held all over campus and students are encouraged to participate. These events will begin Jan. 31 and end on Feb. 27, to promote black history month.
Black History Month originated in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson, a historian passionate about furthering awareness for African American history and achievements, founded Negro History Week.
Negro History Week gained popularity throughout the years and continued to evolve until 1976, when February was established as Black History Month.
The month of February was chosen because two men who had a great impact on African American history, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass, were both born during this month.
Black History Month continues to be recognized today and Sacred Heart University joins in on the celebration.
"This year, the Multicultural club and UMOJA will be putting on scheduled events that include workshops, poetry slams, movie nights, and plays," said Karima Ummah, Coordinator of International/Multicultural Affairs.
Many African Americans have had a drastic impact on society and deserve to be honored, including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Hank Aaron, Wilt Chamberlain, Muhammad Ali, Condoleezza Rice, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.
The scheduled Black History Month events on campus will help students to recognize and learn about these people's accomplishments throughout history.
"Its important to remember the people that helped to shape our society because it made us who we are as a nation today" said Julie Law, freshman.
Black History Month is also a celebration of Black Culture.
"Black History Month is important because it is a national celebration. It helps students at SHU to step out of their shell and experience things that they might not have before. African Americans are a huge part of our history and it is important to recognize their accomplishments," said Ummah.
Students will be able to experience traditional African American food when FLIK serves "soul food".
"I've never had 'soul food', but since FLIK is serving it, I'll give it a try and see how it is," said Casey Marino, sophomore.
Events are being held all over campus and students are encouraged to participate. These events will begin Jan. 31 and end on Feb. 27, to promote black history month.
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