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Cadence Ware, sophomore management major from Midland, and Monet Smith, freshman psychology major from Fort Worth, sing “The Prayer.” (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Gallery: Students celebrate Black History Month at AFRAM Festival

March 3, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging hosted the AFRAM Festival on Friday in the Campus Mall. The event celebrated Black History Month and Black culture through poetry, singing, praise songs and dancing. Attendees enjoyed food, fellowship, live performances and a photo booth.

Deograce Tshilumba Musue, senior nutrition major from Hurst, recites a poem. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Thurmond Metters, director of multicultural student engagement, performs “God Brought Me Out.” (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Members of Omicron Xi Chi and Nu Kappa Psi explain the missions of their clubs on campus. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Cadence Ware, sophomore management major from Midland, and Monet Smith, freshman psychology major from Fort Worth, sing “The Prayer.” (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Attendees listens to “The Prayer” during the AFRAM Festival. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Members of Sanctify Hip Hop Dance Co. perform a dance during the AFRAM Festival. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Elijah Evans sings the Black national anthem. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Attendees engage in conversation over a meal. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Attendees share a meal during the AFRAM Festival. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

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