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Â鶹´«Ã½ State University celebrates Black History Month with a variety of events and programs

By Deonte Turnley | Feb 2, 2022

Black History Month

Â鶹´«Ã½ State University is hosting a variety of programs, resources and opportunities for the campus and greater community throughout Black History Month.

The campus and greater community are invited to celebrate Black History Month both virtually and in-person

MURRAY, Ky. — Â鶹´«Ã½ State University is hosting a variety of programs, resources and opportunities for the campus and greater community throughout Black History Month.

Events will begin on Feb. 10 with an African American Read-In where students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to read works from African American authors. The event will be live-streamed on the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence (OMI) Facebook and YouTube pages. Part two of the OMI financial literacy series will be held on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Dr. Marvin D. Mills, Sr. Multicultural Center located on Â鶹´«Ã½ State’s campus. On the evening of Feb. 22, OMI will host a black history trivia night and dinner in Winslow Dining Hall located on campus.

Black Student Council will host several events including a black history poster contest, a welcome table outside of the Curris Center on Feb. 15 and a movie night on Feb. 18. The Women’s Center in partnership with West KY Now will be holding a voter registration table on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in recognition of Black History Month and in honor of Ida B. Wells and her voter registration work. 

Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Libraries is sharing a variety of resources on African American history including access to many scholarly journals, e-books and more. 

The month’s events will conclude with a day-long symposium on topics of segregation and recreation. The symposium, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence, Cherokee State Resort Historical Park of Aurora, KY, Inc. and Explore Kentucky will include presenters from across the United States. The event is Feb. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Curris Center Theater, and will be free and open to the public. Additional information can be found at or by contacting the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence at (270) 809-6836.

To learn more about the various events and resources celebrating Black History Month and how to participate in both virtual and in-person sessions, please visit .

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