Black History Month traces its roots to the first Negro History Week in February of 1926. Announced by Carter Godwin Woodson, an American historian, author and journalist, Negro History Week expanded the traditional February celebrations of the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, thus shifting the emphasis from the celebration of two men to the celebration of an entire people.
At SUNY Broome, when we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the often unsung contributions of black Americans, acknowledge African Americans’ role in U.S. history, celebrate achievements of the black community, and inspire others to recognize and uphold values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Part of Diversity & Inclusion at SUNY Broome
Join our celebration of Black History Month 2022! For a chance to appear on our board below, tag your posts on Instagram and Twitter with #SUNYBroomeBHM telling us what Black History Month means for you.
Student Tweets from Black History Month 2022
Althea Gibson was the first African American to compete in the US National's tennis tournament, and won many prestigious titles. She is an inspiration, and we celebrate her. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/PEONm8VZQ7
— madison karr (@mrk1234321) March 2, 2022
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Dr. King was a brave man that wasn't afraid of putting his life at risk to bring real change regarding social injustice and inequality among many other things. I think his speech "I Have a Dream" is one of the most brilliant and moving speeches ever given. pic.twitter.com/f0N50HQgOU— EddieS (@SalgadoSmith) February 28, 2022
BHM is not only a time to celebrate it is also a time to oversee ourselves differently by focusing on what black people have been experiencing like being oppressed, ignored, marginalized, and overlooked. I am celebrating BHM by working hard now and live free.#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/2mt3mgZq0X
— MarieJNatural (@DougeJosee) February 28, 2022
February is Black History Month. This month I celebrate and honor ALL of the powerful Black women of the past and present! #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/9M2DI5DdiA
— Tonya (@stokest316) February 26, 2022
#SUNYBroomeBHM The best way to make our country better, is to make sure everyone in it is loved and respected. pic.twitter.com/kKthIVd5P0
— Miranda Bickham (@BickhamMiranda1) February 28, 2022
On December 18, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was adopted as part of the United States Constitution. The amendment officially abolished slavery, and immediately freed more than 100,000 enslaved people, from Kentucky to Delaware. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/Plytd9h0Kl
— Alec Haviland (@HavilandAlec) February 27, 2022
I have never really had black history month where I come from history is just history. that's not true everywhere but I have a dream that one day we won't need black history month because everyone knows that history is about the people that made a difference.#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/CUJur1Tgh4
— zoop sopp (@Zooptheman) February 22, 2022
The first step toward equal education was Ruby Bridges, and her attendance at an all-white school. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/dOGgEdQLqv
— Caleb Metcalf (@CalebMetcalf5) February 22, 2022
In honor of #SUNYBroomeBHM, Lets Celebrate Nancy Twine! She is the youngest African American women to launch a line of products on Sephora. pic.twitter.com/iqNSYKyGOT
— No Limits Brewing Company (@SaraFSB1) February 27, 2022
Celebrating BHM in honor of the blood, sweat, and tears minorities put into making a name for themselves. Working ten times as harder, facing bias and feelings of being unwanted we DO NOT GIVE UP. We will be successful and there will be a seat at the table for us!#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/3W0pAFSzzM
— Kayli Faeth (@faethkn) February 22, 2022
Shirley Anita Chisholm, first black woman to run for president. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/L7vJ1EjdXd
— Carly D (@CarlyOkayy) February 22, 2022
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— Kathelene Joseph (@KatheleneJosep2) February 21, 2022
Black history is where ever you decide to look. We just need help bringing it to the forefront of individuals attention.#SUNYBroomeBHM #BHM pic.twitter.com/l6ooAH398f
— StudentofBroome (@BroomeStudentof) February 10, 2022
#SUNYBroomeBHM Black history is forever being made, paving the way for our future. pic.twitter.com/yLyo9wIv9z
— D Henny (@DHenny28981059) February 8, 2022
I celebrate #BHM by remembering & appreciating the Black creators who made groundbreaking strides in my field of study! For example, John Henry Thompson is a computer scientist who created the Lingo scripting language to help unite programming and design! #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/zYMa1QdF4U
— CaedenS (@Caeden_S1) February 4, 2022
I celebrate black history month by teaching my kids their heritage. since my family was apart of this moment by marching with Dr. king in Selma. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/NBwHl7u3F3
— Hale08 (@Hale089) February 6, 2022
Black History Month Stories
- Professional Development Biweekly Spring 2022 Weeks 1 & 2
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- Celebrate Black History Month: An Invitation to Share
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- Rooted in the Land: The Music of Black Americans
Julia O’Connell’s music history class, From Spirituals to Hip Hop: American Music of the African Diaspora, have curated and mounted a stunning […]
- Help Us Promote Your Diversity Events
Twas the night before break… and we know your head is filled with visions of great diversity, equity, and inclusion programming for next semester! […]
- Support Black Business 607: Sulaiminah Burns
Empowering Female Business Owners through Social Media Date: March 18, 2021Time: 11:00 am to 11:50 amRegister Online: via Zoom Meet Ms. Burns, […]
- SUNY Broome and Firehouse Stage Offer Free Film and Host Community Conversation About Race and Racism
In 2015, the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage presented a one-man show, Rhapsody in Black, written and performed by Leland Gantt that showcased one […]
- A Bit of Me with Dr. Carol Ross-Scott
This week for ‘A Bit of Me’ we have….drumroll please….. Dr. Carol Ross-Scott! You may know her as your special ‘VP Eats’ host, but did […]
- A Bit of Me with Brandon Manning
Are you ready for our grand finale?! Wrapping up February is our very special friend, Brandon Manning! You may know Brandon as our Student Rights and […]
- Sgt. Sam Davis: Educating Law Enforcement and the Community One Class at a Time
If you ask Sergeant Sam Davis to explain his most ardent hope for his professional legacy, he will tell you this. “My hope is that when I leave the […]
- Black History Month: Honoring Our Hornet Alumni
In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to share with you a series on SUNY Broome alumni of color and the stories of where their paths in […]
- An Evening With Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Central Park Five
Join Binghamton University’s Student Association Programming Board and Black Student Union for a discussion with Dr. Yusef Salaam of the exonerated […]
- Stacy Marrow: Solving the Problems of Practice in Higher Education Through Holistic Student Support
When Stacy Marrow walked into the Admissions Office at Binghamton University six years after she had stopped out as a student, an Admissions […]
- Meeting the Moment: The Violence at the Capitol, the Right to Protest, and the American Racial Divide
Presented by The President’s Taskforce on Diversity & Inclusion. Date: Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Online: Access the Zoom […]
- A Bit of Me with The Student Village Residents
This week’s A Bit of Me is brought to you by…our residents! RA Kamilah and RA Justin put together some great research, and asked our residents to […]
- Stomp Out Stigma Poster Contest
Support Counseling Services in Stomping out Stigma for Black History Month. Join us in creating a poster for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card or […]
