Black trailblazers in medicine
Reading Time: 2 minutes It is important to recognize Black pioneers in medicine and wellness during Black History Month and the country’s effort to appreciate the achievements of Black society.
Family movies for Black History Month
Reading Time: 2 minutes Family movies centered around Black narratives are a great way to celebrate Black history and Black culture in a casual family setting.
Utah Black History Museum
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dr. Trevor Warburton shares his thoughts on the traveling Utah Black History Museum that is visited the university recently.
Experiencing West Africa from the kitchen: Kedjenou chicken (Ivory Coast stew)
Reading Time: 3 minutes To me, food is medicine. Food is love. Food is insight into other walks of life and is central to human connection. This is my story and recipe experiencing West African culture from my kitchen.
Utah Black History Museum leaves an impact on UVU students
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Utah Black History Museum brought relics of the past to UVU to add insight into the injustice that Black people have contended and continue to contend with.
UVU events to attend during Black History Month
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Black Student Union and UVU’s African Diaspora Initiative will be hosting a variety of events for Black History Month.
African Diaspora Initiative offers opportunities to black students
Reading Time: 2 minutes The African Diaspora Initiative offers scholarship and leadership opportunities to Black students on campus and seeks to build community among students. “Our collective mission is to serve as a home away from home and to provide scholarship, networking, and leadership opportunities for students of the African Diaspora,” ADI’s website reads. Diaspora, as defined by DePaul […]
Black Student Union at UVU
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Black Student Union at Utah Valley University is an official group on campus that cultivates a community for students that identify as Black. BSU holds discussions concerning topics that include race, advancement of Black people, and promotes validation of Black students on campus. This group is intended to be a safe space for open […]
Student spotlight: Deborah Colimon
Reading Time: 2 minutes One cheerful April morning, Deborah Colimon woke up and decided to buy her first house plant: she now owns 24 house plants, and treats them like they’re her children. As a student spotlight, Colimon shares her journey to Utah Valley University, her experiences here and why she believes it’s important to celebrate Black History Month. […]
UVU Wind Symphony celebrates black composers with InclUTion concert
Reading Time: 2 minutes InclUTion, a UVU wind symphony concert on February 27, focused on African-American composers.