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Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda held the Black Lecture series that discussed African history after the events of World War II.

WSU instructor leads Black History Month lecture: Africa after WWII

Reagan Whiting and Adam Montgomery February 29, 2024

A special lecture series conducted by Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda came to a close on Feb. 22. This lecture series focused on African history from pre-World War II until the...

Weber State University criminology instructor Jean Kapenda held the Black Lecture series that discussed African history after the events of World War II.

Instructor de WSU dirige una lección sobre el Mes de Historia Negra: África después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial

Maria Jose Mantilla, Reagan Whiting, and Adam Montgomery February 29, 2024

El 22 de febrero se clausuró un ciclo especial de clases dirigidas por Jean Kapenda, profesor de criminología de la Universidad Weber State. Esta serie de conferencias se centró en la historia de África...

Educational books about black history, racism and mental health, are lined up in the window of the Black Cultural Center.

First Black History Month with the BCC

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 20, 2024

Even though we’re already more than halfway done with Black History Month, Weber State University’s Black Cultural Center is far from done celebrating its first official Black History Month since its...

Graphic for Black History Month

News Quiz 02/06

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter February 6, 2024

Questions 1. “Negro History Week,” the celebration that grew into Black History Month, was first announced in what year? A. 1899 B. 1918 C. 1926 D. 1990 2. What year was Black History Month first...

Curls as a little kid, before any routine (2008).

OPINION: Maintaining your curls on a college budget

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 6, 2024

In the United States, and especially in Utah, having curly hair is not the norm. Growing up as someone who is mixed-race and living in a predominantly white area meant that I didn’t really know anyone...

Pan-Asian Week: A celebration of heritage and culture

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter March 21, 2023

The Asian Student Involvement Association at Weber State University celebrated their fourth annual Pan-Asia week from March 13-17. This week-long celebration of activities gives students the opportunity...

Black resistance: Fred Hampton Jr. visits WSU

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter February 28, 2023

On Feb. 22, Fred Hampton Jr. came to Weber State University to speak to students and faculty on Black Resistance, as part of WSU’s Black History Month. Hampton Jr. is the president and chairman of...

Figuras negras influyentes en la historia de Ogden

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor February 7, 2023

Figuras negras influyentes en la historia de Ogden Traslator: Marianna Lopez Luritta Megan Swann El 1 de febrero marca el comienzo del Mes de la Historia Negra, un momento para dar mayor énfasis a los...

Influential Black figures in Ogden’s history

Megan Swann, Reporter February 7, 2023

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to add extra emphasis to the achievements and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history. Ogden’s history is filled with many influential...

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were long time collaborators of Marvel Comics. Photo credit: Coby Crisler

The Black history of Marvel Comics

Coby Crisler February 14, 2022

Stan Lee, widely regarded as a comic book revolutionary, found inspiration from many sources and went on to create gods and heroes of all types. Specifically, Lee looked at the society of his time, taking...

The month of February is celebrated as Black History Month. Photo credit: Pixabay

Black health and Black history

Connor Hopson February 2, 2022

Black History Month at Weber State University kicked off with keynote speaker Bryan Hotchkins, where he addressed Black health and wellness by framing all seven sections of his newest book, “My Black...

Peaceful protestors gather June 6, 2020, to stand together for the Black Lives Matter movement. Photo credit: Sarah Earnshaw

Inclusion can only be acquired through true improvement

Raymond Lucas April 21, 2021

In this country, each state has a reputation that may or may not be fair, but Utah is viewed as a seat of racism, and it’s up to the Beehive state to change that. On Feb. 5, Emily Anderson of the...

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