Throughout Black History Month the Rock County campus of UW-Whitewater held a three-week long reading of the graphic novel “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler. The reading was organized by Nathaniel Maddux,...

In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union collaborated with Psi Phi Fraternity to welcome Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell as a keynote speaker Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Hyland...

February is Black History Month, and I encourage you all to take some time this month to engage in the activities on campus to highlight the remarkable achievements and history of the African American...

“42” is one of the several important movies that the Summers Auditorium is playing in its lineup of films for this month to celebrate Black History Month, and if you're looking to do something that...

UW-Whitewater pauses to pay tribute and recognition to the national observance of Black History Month. The origins of Black History Month stem from the work of historian and scholar, Dr. Carter G. Woodson...

George Floyd’s death reminds us that the institutionalization of Black History Month matters.  I remember my own introduction to the commemoration. During the 1960s when I identified as a “colored”...

In honor of Black History Month, the Royal Purple conducted interviews with Dr. Jolly Emrey, Chair of the Political Science Department, and Rahenya Anderson, President of the Black Student Union (BSU),...

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the heritage and achievements of African Americans, recognizing the major impact they have on America. The importance of this month touches upon special events,...

A slam poet named Lady Caress combined beatboxing, spoken word, and comedy, at the UC Down Under to entertain and relate to audience members Feb. 20. Lady Caress recited a series of poems about her life...

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater hosted Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, as the keynote speaker for the event “Focusing on Progress,” which was presented in honor of Black History...

The University Center hosted the Black History Month program on Wednesday Feb. 20 that showcased black culture and diversity throughout campus. The event consisted of many different presentations that...

Feb. 25, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion “Check your privilege.” This is a statement many of us have heard, but few recognize the significance of it or take the time to consider what it means....