MIAMI GARDENS – Black History Month is almost here – the special time of year when we celebrate our culture, history and legacy. In recognition of this momentous occasion, the Black History Month Committee at Florida Memorial University has announced its campus event calendar for the month of February.
As is tradition, the Committee will continue offering Florida Memorial students and the community at large an opportunity to enjoy film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, stage readings, concerts, spiritual worship services, and much more.
Activities abound during this month-long celebration. Students and the South Florida community will be introduced to Dr. Henry Lewis III, Florida Memorial University’s new president, and will have the opportunity to welcome him to the university’s family. Other highlights include the Black Pioneers participating in Aviation Day; the Homecoming Greek Step Show and Concert, the Contextualizing Black Europe Film, Photo Exhibition & Discussion, and the Alafia: Food Festival Closing Ceremony. FMU will also be awarding students with prizes for the poster competition.
“Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of notable African-Americans,” said Keshia Abraham, Ph.D., chairperson of the University’s Black History Month Committee. “It’s a time to reflect on our rich history, strong legacy, and consistent talent. It is through our Black History Month celebrations that we encourage renewed awareness, understanding, admiration for our great university,” she continued.
Though most of the campus events are free of charge, donations for the African Diaspora Scholarship Fund are accepted at each event. For more information on Black History Month events scheduled at Florida Memorial University, please visit www.fmuniv.edu. Keshia Abraham, Ph.D. can be reached at (305) 626-3157 or [email protected] to answer any questions pertaining to the schedule.
