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Johnathan Brewer, of the Men of Excellence program at UAFS sits with fellow members before a fall Men of Excellence meeting

Johnathan Brewer, of the Men of Excellence program at UAFS sits with fellow members before a fall Men of Excellence meeting.

Events | FeaturedFebruary 01, 2022

Black History Month Slate Announced

Written By: Rachel Rodemann Putman

Throughout February, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS.

The slate features a mix of virtual and in-person events centered around the Black experience in the River Valley.

“I am very excited to see the campus and Fort Smith community take part in our 2022 Black History Month activities,” said John Blue, executive director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS. “Our educational events will showcase Black history here in the state of Arkansas, and I believe the discussions will be impactful.”

“Black History Month is special to me,” said Keanan Glover, president of the Black Student Association. “It is the time of year I feel proudest being in my own skin. It is a time for me to celebrate how far we have come as a culture and how far we still plan to go! Most importantly, it is a special time to give thanks to those who have paved this road for me and to those who never got a chance to see just how much their efforts have impacted our world today.”

Throughout the month, the UAFS social media team will share stories of Black students, faculty, and staff, and the Boreham Library will host a Black History Month exhibit in the main lobby.

 

Black History Month Trivia
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Campus Center Fireplace

 

Keynote  Speech: Dr. Georgia Hale
My Life: An Arkansan’s Journey to Success
6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Zoom Registration

 

Black History Month Game Night
6-8 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022
Latture Conference Room, BII

 

Men of Excellence: Barbershop Talk
5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Math Science Room 100

 

Guest Speaker: Sherry Toliver, Fort Smith Historian
My Home Town, a Tale of Two Cities
6-7:30 p.m., February 22, 2022
Campus Center Reynolds Room

 

Movie Night: The Green Book
February 25, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Windgate Auditorium

 

Black History Month Trivia
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022
Campus Center Fireplace

 

“Black History Month is a time that everybody can celebrate and come together as one,” Glover said. “The university is hosting so many events for the campus and community, so please come out if you have time! Though there are things that separate us, celebrating the positive changes in our country, world, and most importantly, our community is something we all can be proud of!”

 

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