Black History Month

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Black History Month at SBU Closes on an Uplifting Note

Black History Month at Stony Brook University concluded with an afternoon of uplifting words and performances at its closing program, held February 27

March 1, 2023

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President McInnis Gives Black History Month Presentation

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis presented her scholarship, “The Shadow of Slavery in American Public Life,” at the Wang Center Theater on February 15 as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s...

February 23, 2023

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BHM Closing to Include Keynote, Performances and Awards

Stony Brook University's Black History Month closing will be on Monday, Feb. 27, featuring student performances, awards presentations, and a keynote address

February 21, 2023

2 min read

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Celebrating the African Diaspora: SBU Kicks Off Black History Month

Stony Brook University kicked off Black History Month (BHM) on February 1 with its Opening Ceremony, the first in-person BHM celebration in three years

February 3, 2023

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Black History Month Program Celebrates the African Diaspora

This February, Stony Brook University will honor the experiences of the Pan-African community with its annual Black History Month celebration, featuring the theme: Sankofa! Celebrating the African Diaspora.

January 25, 2023

6 min read

Arts & Entertainment Events On Campus University

Lil Buck Brings ‘Memphis Jookin’ Dance Show to Staller Center

Memphis dance legend Charles “Lil Buck” Riley will perform with his company at the Staller Center for the Arts on February 4

January 23, 2023

3 min read

Alumni Chapters & Groups Alumni News Community Diversity Stony Brook Matters University

Stony Brook Alumni Answer Call for Social Activism and Advocacy

The theme of Stony Brook University’s Black History Month (BHM) celebration in February was “SANKOFA! Social Activism,” highlighting the historical legacy of that experience in the struggle for...

March 4, 2022

5 min read

College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Faculty/Staff News Highlights Stony Brook Matters

Professor Thomas Woodson: Making an Impact with Technology and Society

At Stony Brook, he investigates the effects of technology on inequality throughout the world and the causes and consequences of inclusive innovation.

February 23, 2022

5 min read

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Office of Administration & Finance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Honors Black History Month

In commemoration and honor of Black History Month, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, within the Office of Administration & Finance, will celebrate several achievements by African Americans and...

February 11, 2022

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Getting Involved: Students Talk About Social Activism and Campus Organizations

SBU students discuss on video how their organizations benefit the campus community and how they affect change.

February 10, 2022

2 min read

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Black History Month Celebration Begins with Opening Ceremony, Alumni Keynote

In his uplifting keynote address, SBU alum Franck D. Joseph II ’12 told the audience, "You can be that social activist, that Black activist. You can be that great ally."

February 3, 2022

4 min read

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Black History Month Celebration Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony, Feb. 2

The Stony Brook University community will honor African American experiences and accomplishments with its annual Black History Month (BHM) celebration. This year’s theme — “Sankofa! Social Activism” — will be...

January 27, 2022

3 min read

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Black History Month Event: Heroines of Politics, Feb. 24

Join the Black and Latino Alumni Network and the Department of Africana Studies for a Black History Month virtual event on Wednesday, February 24, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Kamala Harris’ inauguration last month was a...

February 23, 2021

2 min read

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BHM Spoken Word Contest: The Show Must Go On

The audience won’t be there in person, but it will certainly be there in spirit when the annual Black History Month Spoken Word/Open Mic contest takes place virtually on Feb. 22. “It shows that as spoken word artists...

February 19, 2021

3 min read

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Stephanie Dinkins Documents the Past to Create a Better Future

In late January, Stephanie Dinkins’ Secret Garden was one of the featured works at the Sundance Film Festival. Yes, that Sundance Film Festival. Quite an accomplishment for a self-professed “photographer-at-heart” who...

February 19, 2021

7 min read

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Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

When it came time to choose a theme for Black History Month, after the turbulent year the world has just experienced, the choice was clear. “The theme of Sankofa! Black Creativity reflects the innovation...

February 2, 2021

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Creativity Speaks – BHM Through the Eyes of Student Artists

Three Stony Brook students spoke about the creative inspiration behind their work presented at Zuccaire Gallery’s RECKONING: Student Mural. More than 60 pieces created by students across campus and around the world were...

February 2, 2021

2 min read

Alumni Chapters & Groups Diversity Events Main University Stony Brook Matters University

Stony Brook Celebrates Black History Month

Throughout February, Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month, an annual tradition that celebrates the African American/Black experience through educational and cultural activities. This year’s theme is...

January 27, 2021

2 min read

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Black History Month at SBU Closes on an Uplifting Note

President McInnis Gives Black History Month Presentation

BHM Closing to Include Keynote, Performances and Awards

Celebrating the African Diaspora: SBU Kicks Off Black History Month

Black History Month Program Celebrates the African Diaspora

Lil Buck Brings ‘Memphis Jookin’ Dance Show to Staller Center

Stony Brook Alumni Answer Call for Social Activism and Advocacy

Professor Thomas Woodson: Making an Impact with Technology and Society

Office of Administration & Finance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Honors Black History Month

Getting Involved: Students Talk About Social Activism and Campus Organizations

Black History Month Celebration Begins with Opening Ceremony, Alumni Keynote

Black History Month Celebration Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony, Feb. 2

Black History Month Event: Heroines of Politics, Feb. 24

BHM Spoken Word Contest: The Show Must Go On

Stephanie Dinkins Documents the Past to Create a Better Future

Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

Creativity Speaks – BHM Through the Eyes of Student Artists

Stony Brook Celebrates Black History Month

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