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“Celebrating Resilience” — The Office of African American Affairs’ Black History Month celebration

February is Black History Month, and the Office of African American Affairs has partnered with various student and community organizations to create extraordinary events in celebration.

<p>This year’s events range everywhere from musical and dance performances to group discussions and community outreach initiatives. </p>

This year’s events range everywhere from musical and dance performances to group discussions and community outreach initiatives.

Editor's Note: This episode was recorded on Feb. 17, so some celebratory events mentioned in the podcast have already passed.

Hashim O. Davis, the assistant dean of the OAAA and director of the Luther Porter Jackson Black Cultural Center, discusses the relevance and importance of  “Celebrating Resilience,” OAAA’s theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration.

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Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.