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Black History Month launches at Shepherd Union

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter February 18, 2025

The Black History Month launch on Feb. 3 in the Shepherd Union Atrium was a vibrant start to celebrating a month of important American history and Black culture. Maryan Shale, a student engagement program...

Weber State students wait at the Strands of Strength event to have their hair done.

Strands of Strength: Braiding hair and educating students

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter February 18, 2025

In celebration of Black History Month, Weber State University’s Student Success Center hosted free braids and haircuts on Feb. 11 during the Strands of Strength event.“Hair brings everyone together,...

Investigative Journalist, Sociologist, Educator and one of the NAACP founders, Ida B. Wells-Barnett. // Periodista Investigativa, Socióloga, Educadora, y una de las fundadoras de la NAACP, Ida B.

Experiencing Black History Month at Weber after HB 261

James Gordon, Reporter February 4, 2025

2025 marks the first year Weber State University celebrates Black History Month without the Black Cultural Center. With big shoes to fill, students, clubs and organizations prepare to answer the call. In...

Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda held the Black Lecture series that discussed African history after the events of World War II.

WSU instructor leads Black History Month lecture: Africa after WWII

Reagan Whiting and Adam Montgomery February 29, 2024

A special lecture series conducted by Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda came to a close on Feb. 22. This lecture series focused on African history from pre-World War II until the...

Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda held the Black Lecture series that discussed African history after the events of World War II.

Instructor de WSU dirige una lección sobre el Mes de Historia Negra: África después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial

Maria Jose Mantilla, Reagan Whiting, and Adam Montgomery February 29, 2024

El 22 de febrero se clausuró un ciclo especial de clases dirigidas por Jean Kapenda, profesor de criminología de la Universidad Weber State. Esta serie de conferencias se centró en la historia de África...

Educational books about black history, racism and mental health, are lined up in the window of the Black Cultural Center.

First Black History Month with the BCC

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 20, 2024

Even though we’re already more than halfway done with Black History Month, Weber State University’s Black Cultural Center is far from done celebrating its first official Black History Month since its...

Graphic for Black History Month

News Quiz 02/06

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter February 6, 2024

Questions 1. “Negro History Week,” the celebration that grew into Black History Month, was first announced in what year? A. 1899 B. 1918 C. 1926 D. 1990 2. What year was Black History Month first...

Curls as a little kid, before any routine (2008).

OPINION: Maintaining your curls on a college budget

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 6, 2024

In the United States, and especially in Utah, having curly hair is not the norm. Growing up as someone who is mixed-race and living in a predominantly white area meant that I didn’t really know anyone...

Pan-Asian Week: A celebration of heritage and culture

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter March 21, 2023

The Asian Student Involvement Association at Weber State University celebrated their fourth annual Pan-Asia week from March 13-17. This week-long celebration of activities gives students the opportunity...

Black resistance: Fred Hampton Jr. visits WSU

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter February 28, 2023

On Feb. 22, Fred Hampton Jr. came to Weber State University to speak to students and faculty on Black Resistance, as part of WSU’s Black History Month. Hampton Jr. is the president and chairman of...

Figuras negras influyentes en la historia de Ogden

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor February 7, 2023

Figuras negras influyentes en la historia de Ogden Traslator: Marianna Lopez Luritta Megan Swann El 1 de febrero marca el comienzo del Mes de la Historia Negra, un momento para dar mayor énfasis a los...

Influential Black figures in Ogden’s history

Megan Swann, Reporter February 7, 2023

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to add extra emphasis to the achievements and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history. Ogden’s history is filled with many influential...

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