Faculty, alumni, and students consider racism on campus, past and present, and discuss how to change moving forward. Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]
Video: Auditions Held for Black History Production
The Black History Production will take place in Cullen auditorium and feature important events of African American culture through song, dance and the spoken word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihjkFYPx5w Video/editing by Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]
Auditions Held for Black History Production
The Black History Production will take place in Cullen auditorium and feature important events of African American culture through song, dance and the spoken word. Video/editing by Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]
First black undergrad to speak in Chapel, forum
Dr. Billy Curl, ACU alum and member of the Board of Trustees, will return to ACU to speak in chapel Feb. 20 as part of the university's Black History Month events. 2012 marks ACU's 50th year as an integrated campus. Dr. Curl transferred into Abilene Christian College as a junior in 1962 becoming the first black student to register at the ... [Read More…]
BSA to revive Black History Production
The Black Students Association is reviving the Black History Production this semester in honor of Black History Month. Singing and acting auditions for the production were Monday, and follow-up and dancing auditions will be conducted Friday at 6 p.m. in the Living Room in the Campus Center. Byron Martin, assistant director of student multicultural ... [Read More…]
Black History Month In Modern Culture
February is Black History Month. Across the country different people celebrate the month in a variety of ways. Over the years, the celebration of African-Americans in history has changed. In some cultures the focus has narrowed to a certain group of African-Americans, while in other places the celebration has taken a lesser role. We want to ... [Read More…]
Essence of Ebony plans a ‘Walk Through Black History’
Essence of Ebony's "Walk Through Black History" seeks to educate and entertain the ACU community in commemoration of Black History Month on Feb. 26 in the Williams Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. "This event is important because it gives us a chance, as African American students, to educate our fellow peers," said Masci Sledge, president of ... [Read More…]
Black History Month marks time to reflect on past
Dating back to 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson had a dream; no, not just like Dr. King, but each man's efforts have contributed to the advancement of African Americans. With the passing of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we enter a month honoring African Americans known as Black History Month. But for this celebration, we should turn our attention to the ... [Read More…]
Students shine at annual show
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The glitz and glamour of a typical fashion show was all but unapparent at the first annual Black History Month Fashion Show, Fade 2 Fashion, Saturday night in the Bean Sprout. Instead, the show had a comfortable and intimate feel as 20 models strutted down the runway. And that was exactly the feeling producer ... [Read More…]
Students hit runway in honor of Black History Month
By Katie Gager, Student Reporter The second annual Black History Fashion Show will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Bean Sprout in celebration of Black History Month. Show organizers encourage students to come and enjoy a free show full of entertainment. "I think each and every culture has their own different type of style, and it is ... [Read More…]