Numerous two-year and four-year colleges are hosting Black History Month events across the nation. Here’s a look at how some colleges are continuing the legacy of what was first founded as Negro History Week in 1926 by noted African-American historian Carter G. Woodson.

Worship Service: “Biblical Mandate to a Chosen Generation”

Topic: Identity Crisis: Who Are We?–Rev. Thomas V. Davis, Campus
Minister

Presentation and lecture: Minister Tony Hare, a Benedict College Alumnus and founder of the Stop the Violence Tour

Presentation: African-American History Month Brought to Life, historical analysis and interpretation, essays and poetry, theatrical recreations of historical events, art displays, and musical presentations

Workshop: Personal Financial Planning, budgeting, establishing and maintaining credit, and basic investment tips

Storytelling: interactive storytelling for children

Presentation: Hip Hop Versus the Black Community, an exploration of the evolution of hip-hop and its adverse effects on society

Presentation: Hip-Hop: An Expression of African-American Culture, a discussion of the historical origin of hip-hop and the social and economic forces that caused it to explode as an art form all over the world

Reception and Dinner: The 21^st Annual Black History Teleconference Annual Reception and Dinner

Conference: Annual Minority Pre-law Conference, Hosts-The Benedict College Office of Career Services and the SC Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Video Marathon: “For the People”

Luncheon: Black History Month Kickoff Luncheon

Performance: “The Best of Dinner Theatre” – comedian Jay Lamont

Forum: Fade to Black With African People’s Association: Open Forum on the Relationships Between Black Americans and Africans

Lecture: Dr. Angela M. Nelson, chair, department of popular culture, BGSU