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‘Black Migration’ discussion panel sets tone for Black History Month at MTSU

Sidelines • February 6, 2019

Photos and story by Benjamin Henkle / Contributing Writer MTSU students, faculty and guest speakers discussed the university's 2019 Black History Month theme, the "Black Migration," in a passionate, roundtable-style...

‘We need to promote an alternative narrative:’ Director of MTSU Africana Studies explains history of Black History Month

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • February 28, 2018

Photo courtesy of Library of Congress While millions of Americans celebrate Black History Month every year, many would say that they have no idea how the observance began or who helped to push African-American...

Video: What does Black History Month mean to MTSU students?

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • February 26, 2018

Photo and Video by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor and Caleb Revill / Assistant News Editor Black History Month was first proposed as an observance in 1970, and, since then, the annual celebration has changed...

MTSU Africana Studies program hosts ‘Get Out’ screening, panel

Sidelines • November 11, 2017

Photo courtesy of IMDB Story by KeWana McCallum / Contributing Writer The Middle Tennessee State University Africana Studies program hosted a screening and panel for the movie, “Get Out,” on Wednesday...