/news/tags/black-history-month Black History Month en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:06:32 GMT /arts-culture/2023-02-17/blax-museum-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-showcasing-black-history Founded in 2018 by Michelle R. Smith, BLAX Museum is a showcase that highlights prominent figures through artistic expression. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:06:32 GMT /arts-culture/2023-02-17/blax-museum-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-showcasing-black-history Jean-Marie Papoi /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-03/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Reflections on being just one generation removed from the enactment of voting legislation that demands equal treatment for black people. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:06:55 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-03/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Courtney Brown /news/arts-culture/2021-02-26/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Reflections on being just one generation removed from the enactment of voting legislation that demands equal treatment for black people. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:05:51 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-26/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Courtney Brown /news/arts-culture/2021-02-25/addressing-our-own-blind-spots On the issues of diversity, race, class, justice, equality and prejudice, we all need others to guide our ways. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:05:51 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-25/addressing-our-own-blind-spots David Komerofsky /news/arts-culture/2021-02-24/black-history-more-than-just-a-month We learn even more about a country by what it chooses to forget: its mistakes, its disappointments, and its embarrassments. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:05:47 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-24/black-history-more-than-just-a-month Fonda Williams /news/arts-culture/2021-02-23/some-reflections-on-richmond-and-confederate-statues "...if you do not talk about, experience, and have empathy for others, we will just bury and forget." Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:05:37 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-23/some-reflections-on-richmond-and-confederate-statues Kirt Conrad /news/arts-culture/2021-02-22/black-history-today Black history is 365 days a year. The history of African Americans belongs to all Americans; their achievements and accomplishments are gifts to mankind. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:05:24 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-22/black-history-today Hector McDaniel /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-02-19/considering-the-relevance-of-black-history-month-in-2021 Stark County community leaders will be sharing personal essays on the relevance of Black history month. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:16:42 GMT /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-02-19/considering-the-relevance-of-black-history-month-in-2021 Andrew Meyer /news/community/2021-02-19/considering-the-relevance-of-black-history-month-in-2021 Stark County community leaders will be sharing personal essays on the relevance of Black history month. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:00:44 GMT /news/community/2021-02-19/considering-the-relevance-of-black-history-month-in-2021 Andrew Meyer /news/health-science/2021-02-03/university-hospital-launches-webinar-series-on-healthcare-issues-facing-black-ohioans Doctors at Otis Moss Jr. Health Center examine the reasons for health disparity. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:46:02 GMT /news/health-science/2021-02-03/university-hospital-launches-webinar-series-on-healthcare-issues-facing-black-ohioans Kabir Bhatia