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Author and educator Ilyasah Shabazz smiles as she gives the keynote address Monday, Feb. 27, in the Student Union’s ballroom to conclude Middle Tennessee State University’s 2023 Black History Month activities. (MTSU photo by James Cessna)

A guiding light: Ilyasah Shabazz appearance closes Black History Month on campus 

Stephanie Hall February 28, 2023

Photo by James Cessna, courtesy of MTSU Story by Baylah Close As Ilyasah Shabazz stepped onto the stage to speak as Middle Tennessee State University's Black History Month Keynote Speaker, the energy...

Black History Month graphic by Destiny Mizell.

How Black History Month came to be

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 6, 2023

Featured Graphic by Destiny Mizell Story by Lillian Chapman For 47 years, February has been designated as Black History Month. In this month, African American accomplishments are celebrated along...

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