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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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