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 2023! 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.
Posts for Black History Month 2023
2023 Instagram Posts
2023 Twitter Posts
This historic and famously known photo of Muhammad Ali knocking down his opponent Sonny Liston brought compassion to black culture and the true identity of the sport. He showed the country that color doesn’t matter when your in the boxing ring. #SUNYBROOMEBHM pic.twitter.com/qctxIwLj0V
— Jake Worden (@JakeWorden8) February 21, 2023
Meet Ethan Roselle, President of Student Assembly at SUNY Broome! #BHM #SUNYBroomeBHM #SUNYBroome #StudentGovernment #StudentLeadership #StudentLeaders #Leadership pic.twitter.com/XSoOLzg69k
— SUNY Broome (@sunybroome) February 28, 2023
Meet the Revolutionary Artist and Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party, Emory Douglas. Douglas was well aware of the power of illustration and design and used his skills in order to better share his message and fight for the rights of all black people.#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/lWKKZ26rUa
— Jordyn D. (@JordBrat) February 19, 2023
“As the first black American to achieve an executive position with a major corporation, my goal was to achieve maximum respect and recognition, thereby hopefully expanding acceptance of, and opportunities for, future black Americans in business.”
– Georg Olden#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/fxR50J0DDQ— Shane Williams (@ShaneWi98607635) February 5, 2023
Celebrating black history month an important person to recognize is Fannie Lou Hamer. She was a civil rights activist and fought for African Americans to have the right to vote. #SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/uemlmA8jr8
— 🙂 (@spottedcat29) February 5, 2023
Posts for 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
#SUNYBroomeBHM pic.twitter.com/eL8u4Lrcub
— 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
- Jun. 17: The Cazenovia Convention at Peterboro National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
Students from SUNY Broome’s MUS 113: From Spirituals to Hip Hop: American Music of the African Diaspora will present an original reenactment of the […]
- Black Student Union Returns to SUNY Broome
By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart As Black History Month comes to a close, SUNY Broome’s Student Development Division is pleased to announce that the […]
- Celebrate Black History Month with Us
The 2023 Black History Theme is Black Resistance. The President’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion invites YOU to share the reasons you […]
- Black Student Union Interest Meeting
Come and join the Black Student Union and bring a wonderful organization back to life! Executive officer positions are OPEN, and we are looking to […]
