(CNN) -- Deborah Archer, a clinical law professor at New York University, has been elected as the new president of the American Civil Liberties Union -- the first Black person to hold the position.The...
Originally Published: 01 FEB 21 09:01 ET
By CNN Staff
• February 1, 2021
(CNN) -- February marks Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration that calls on all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played in shaping...
The first Black History Month celebration for the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising created an opportunity for students to learn and honor the history of the...
The 50th anniversary celebration of Black History Month at Kent State honored the four men known for starting the celebration, and those who continue their legacy. In February 1970, two alumni, Carl Gregory...
Kent State’s African Ensemble allowed one student to discover a side of her identity she never previously explored.Faith Forinash, a senior music education major, joined the African Ensemble in the...
Who organized the March on Washington? Easy — Martin Luther King Jr., right? Actually, it was his organizer and strategist Bayard Rustin. Rustin was a staple in the Civil Rights Movement and organized...
Freshman year of college is an exciting and memorable time for any student. For eight incoming freshmen who received full scholarships to attend Kent State, freshman year has been even more special. The...
Lamar Hylton, interim vice president of student affairs, started as a Golden Flash in 2016 as Dean of Students. He took immediate action to make sure students were on the path to success. Hylton attended...
First-generation college students can find success by demonstrating their abilities and protecting their integrity, Tameka Ellington, faculty director for diversity at Kent State’s Shanno Rodgers and...
Sankofa is an Akan proverb that literally means “return and fetch it.”Some people believe that as long as we continue to speak the names of those who’ve departed that they will continue to live in...
How the nationally recognized celebration began on campusEdmund Timothy Moore sat far up in the stands of his high school’s gymnasium, his body sweaty from the lack of circulation in the overcrowded...
Correction: The initial story stated there were seven Greek organizations. This story has been corrected to reflect the correct number, which is eight. There are eight Greek organizations at Kent State...
