Student diversity initiatives encourages you to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Show your Miner pride June 19 by posting on social media using the hashtags #juneteenth #minerswearpride #missourisandt. For more information on Juneteenth, visit juneteenth.com/history.
Read More »The campus community is invited to celebrate Black History Month at the following events:
You’re invited to celebrate Black History Month with campus events throughout the month, focusing on the theme of “Black History in the Making.” Events will include:
All students, staff, faculty or groups with artistic talents to share are encouraged to perform at the 2nd annual Black History Month Celebration scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Leach Theatre. Performances should in some way pay tribute to the influence of black culture on today’s society. If you are interested in performing […]
Read More »Black history is everyone’s history, so get involved and attend the Black History Month Kickoff scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in the Havener Center atrium. This year’s theme is “Connect and Celebrate.” KMNR will provide the music while you check out the great events planned for S&T’s Black History Month celebration and […]
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