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Tuesday, 05 February 2008 |
Editor’s Note: Keep reading The Appalachian throughout the month of February as we profile people and issues impacting the black community of Boone and Appalachian State University.
by JAMISON DORAN
News Editor
February was established as Black History Month in 1976.
However, for the first time ever, Appalachian State University created a Black History Month task force in order to organize events to commemorate the month.
“While we’ve always had events for Black History Month, this is the first time we’ve had an actual task
force working to make events happen,” said Jonathan J. Jackson, a junior business education major.
“This is something that has been in the works for a while and something that we definitely wanted to
make happen.”
Activities began Monday with the Black Student Association presentation of “Africa Before Colonization.”
This presentation explained what Africa was like before it was colonized by the British.
“We hope that this will give people a better understanding of Africa in the way it was before it was
colonized,” Jackson said.
Black faculty and staff will present a program Wednesday at 7 p.m. on “Applauding the Significant
Contributions of African-American Faculty and Staff on the campus of Appalachian State University.”
This panel discussion will be moderated by Black Faculty and Staff Association Vice President Eric
Hart and will include Dr. Jesse Taylor, professor of philosophy and religion, Dr. Connie Ulmer, professor
of language, reading and exceptionalities, Dr. James Ivory, professor of English, and Esther Manogin,
director of financial aid.
The discussion will offer the panelists an opportunity to reflect on BFSA’s impact on promoting
diversity and change on Appalachian’s campus.
“Diversity is a huge issue on Appalachian’s campus, and it is something we are working hard to try and
promote here,” said Tracey L. Wright, the assistant vice chancellor for student development.
On Feb. 13, the Minority Men’s Leadership Circle will host “The Essence of Rhythm and Love,” which
the group billed “a night of cool jazz and smooth poetry.”
There will also be several presentations by the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Greek Pride and one
illustrating the Great Men of NPHC Greek Life.
The NPHC sororities will also hold a presentation Feb. 27.
BSA members hope people will take the opportunity to come out and learn more about diversity on
campus and diversity in general.
This is a great opportunity for people to learn about their fellow students and professors, Jackson said.
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