Tag: Black History Month
Apollo Night: A celebration of Black culture, talent and joy
Apollo Night, the yearly talent show hosted in celebration of Black History Month, took place Feb. 27 at Thorne Hall. Organized by the Black...
Cauleen Smith confronts American history through the ‘The Warden’ art...
Cauleen Smith, multimedia artist and filmmaker, gave a guest lecture about her most recent art installation titled “The Warden” in Choi Auditorium Feb. 3....
Black Men’s Forum, Black Student Alliance-led cookout unites and enlivens community
Black Occidental students were invited by the Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Black Men’s Forum (BMF) to attend a Feb 1. joint cookout event...
Student talent shines at BSA’s Annual Apollo Night
Students filled Thorne Hall Feb. 28 for an evening of student performances showcased at Apollo Night. Organized by the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Apollo Night is...
Local book club uplifts QTBIPOC+ voices and holds Black History Month...
Be Nice Have Fun is a gift shop on York Boulevard that sells products from QTBIPOC+ businesses and hosts community events, according to owner...
Black History Month menu prompts criticism
Campus Dining sent an email to the student body and staff with a proposed lunch at the Marketplace to celebrate Black History Month during...
Kevin D. Richardson of Central Park 5 speaks of his experience...
Occidental's Intercultural Community Center (ICC) kicked off Black History Month with a conversation Feb. 4 between Kevin D. Richardson, one of the exonerated Central...
BSA prepares for virtual Apollo Night performances
After last year's show was canceled due to COVID-19, the Black Students Alliance’s (BSA) annual Apollo Night is set for Friday, Feb 26 at 5...
Teams compete and celebrate at Black Culture Bowl
Cheers and cries burst from Choi Auditorium’s audience as teams competed against each other on stage, playing games such as Jeopardy and Taboo. Hosted...
Black History Month culminates in Apollo Night
Black History Month at Occidental College was brought to a triumphant close Feb. 22 as students from across the campus celebrated at Black Student...