Black History Month - The Temple News

Artist event group hosts Black History Month exhibit

05 February 2019 Keenan Austin

To kick off Black History Month, event group Nominal Artists hosted the Obsidian Art Show, which showcased the work of up-and-coming Black artists and musicians on First Friday. The gallery took place at Trolley Shop,

Using makeup to show Black women creativity

27 February 2018 Ayooluwa Ariyo

Last month, Vanessa Chandler launched an Instagram page for her makeup art business.

MLK bust shown at Blockson

30 January 2018 Ian Walker

Students at CAPA, Girard College and the Overbrook School for the Blind helped paint the busts.

Temple students, professors discuss Black History Month narratives

21 February 2017 Patrick Bilow

Some students and professors think one month can’t sum up Black history.

Civil rights recognition

24 February 2015 Letter

White activists should also be remembered during Black History Month.

Roger Lee is the owner, choreographer, director and a dancer in Roger Lee Dance, LLC. | Margo Reed TTN

Annual performance unifies community

20 January 2015 Ashley Caldwell

In honor of Black History Month, Roger Lee Dance LLC is holding a Black History Celebration performance.

Video: Temple’s BSU Overview of Black History Month

29 February 2012 Saba Aregai

By Saba Aregai

Lecturer highlights black history month

27 February 2012 Laura Detter

During Black History Month, a Harvard professor spoke about race under Obama. Race in many cases can trump class, Charles Ogletree, a Jesse Climenko Professor of Law at Harvard University, said Thursday, Feb. 23, during

Black history extends beyond February

30 January 2012 Keona Gabbadon

Gabbadon points out that many of the contributions of African-Americans are left out of American history. Black History Month is the shortest month of the year. During this month, grade schools all accross America teach

Play spurs discussion of race

29 March 2011 John Corrigan

Professor Maurice Henderson’s one-man play evokes thoughts on the intersection of race and politics. Although Black History Month has ended, the Paul Robeson House museum cultural center showcased a retrospective of African Americans’ presence in