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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Stan Lee, widely regarded as a comic book revolutionary, found inspiration from many sources and went on to create gods and heroes of all types. Specifically, Lee looked at the society of his time, taking...
Black History Month at Weber State University kicked off with keynote speaker Bryan Hotchkins, where he addressed Black health and wellness by framing all seven sections of his newest book, “My Black...
In this country, each state has a reputation that may or may not be fair, but Utah is viewed as a seat of racism, and it’s up to the Beehive state to change that. On Feb. 5, Emily Anderson of the...
