Campus Events Celebrate Black History Month
The month of February includes a variety of events and celebrations in honor of Black cultural contributions and achievements throughout history.
Celebrating Black History Month on Campus
UT’s annual celebration of Black History Month kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1. The month will include lectures, the 18th annual Black Issues Conference, art showcases and more in celebration of Black cultural contributions and achievements throughout history.
Perspectives: Black History Month and Representation
As part of this month’s Black History Month celebration, six students, faculty, and staff members shared pieces of their stories and the importance of representation in higher education.
Black History Month Events Include Art, Films, and Conference
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual celebration of Black History Month kicks off today, virtually and in person, with the first of many events planned throughout February.
Campus to Celebrate Frieson Black Cultural Center, Multicultural Student Life Anniversaries
This year’s Black History Month celebration marks milestone anniversaries for the Frieson Black Cultural Center and the Office of Multicultural Student Life.
Experts Recommend Books to Celebrate Black History
Experts at the Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature have put together a diverse list of great reading material to celebrate the many cultural contributions made by African Americans throughout United States history.
Fleming-Morrow Lecture Examines Role of Black Soldiers in WWI
The role of African American soldiers in World War I will be the focus of UT’s second annual Fleming-Morrow Distinguished Lecture in African-American History from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23.
UT to Host Events Celebrating Black History Month
Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero behind Hotel Rwanda, and Bree Newsome, the activist who removed the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House, are among the speakers who will be at UT during February to celebrate Black History Month. In addition to hosting well-known speakers, other events will celebrate African American music, international
Film About Civil-Rights-Era Knoxville to Screen February 21
The documentary film Say It Loud: Knoxville During the Civil Rights Era will be screened at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21.
About the African-American Photography Collection
This collection consists of sixty-three photographs of African Americans living in Knoxville taken between approximately 1900 and 1910.
University Hosting Events to Mark Black History Month
February is Black History Month, the annual celebration of the achievements of black Americans and their role in US history. UT is celebrating the month with a slate of events across departments. The Clarence Brown Theatre is staging A Lesson Before Dying in conjunction with Knox County Public Library’s The Big Read, and other campus
Campus Community Invited to Participate in African-American Read-In
In celebration of Black History Month, faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the African American Read-In from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, in Hodges Library.