The UTC Black History Month kickoff event and Taste of Black Chattanooga took place Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the University Center Chattanooga Room.
UTC to celebrate ‘Black Renaissance’ during Black History Month
Every February, the achievements and history of African Americans are recognized and commemorated as part of Black History Month.
UTC’s celebration will begin with a kickoff celebration on Feb. 1.
Sharing the flavors of the city’s Black community
Local food vendors offer a Taste of Black Chattanooga.
Webinar discusses ‘The Past, Present and Future of Africana Studies’
Looking at accomplishments and planning for the future.
Black History Month events include music, discussions, artwork, more
Events cover a broad range of areas are scheduled for February.
Black Alumni Voices
A virtual panel discussion featuring Black alumni from various graduation years and professional backgrounds took place as part of the UTC’s celebration of Black History Month.
Taking a Chaunce: Daily posts recognize notable Blacks over the decades
Chauncey Figgures admits he is a history geek. Figgures, a junior in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Communication program, has long been interested in reading about the trailblazers in Black history. So he has taken the next step this month by turning what he has learned into short stories about historical figures…
Discussions, films, networking events and more presented in Black History Month
Movies, discussions and and conversations start Monday, Feb. 1.
One-woman show on Fannie Lou Hamer scheduled in the University Center Auditorium
Tribute to black activist Fannie Lou Hamer performed Tuesday by the playwright.
1980 shooting of black women the focus of Feb. 20 event
If You Go What: —“Black Heroines for Justice: 1980s Terrorism of the Ku Klux Klan in Chattanooga and the Women Who Stood Against Them” When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Admission: Free Information: Tiffany Herron at yxm968@mocs.utc.du The history Viola Ellison, Lela Evans, Opal…