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Black History Month 2018

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A student drums on a djembe sitting on the floor just inside the door of the African American Cultural Center in Witherspoon Student Center.

Feb 6, 2024

Being Black and Well

Throughout Black History Month, the NC State community is looking inward and connecting outward as we explore Black wellness through the intersections of healing, spirituality and self-expression. Find out how you can get involved. 
Black and white photograph of African American students holding hands with the Belltower behind them.

Feb 1, 2023

What Is Black Euphoria?

Sponsored by the African American Cultural Center, this year’s Black History Month centers ‘Black Euphoria’ and all the ways in which Black students can be authentically themselves, at NC State and beyond. 
Gregory Washington on the campus of George Mason University.

Feb 4, 2021

Emanating Leadership

Gregory Washington traces his pioneering path in academia to NC State, where he earned three degrees and worked to advance racial equity. 
A view of the Belltower in spring as seen through an arch of bricks.

Feb 1, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

Meet six extraordinary Black alumni from across the decades who found their place at NC State — and in the world. 
Billy Ray Vickers carries the ball down field in a Technician photo, circa 1979.

Jan 19, 2021

Major Player

Billy Ray Vickers learned the value of hard work growing up on a farm in the Blue Ridge foothills. The lessons he learned on and off the football field at NC State propelled him to a successful career in manufacturing. 
A table covered in laminated back issues of the Nubian Message

Feb 18, 2020

Black History, Black Present: Nubian Message

For NC State's minority and marginalized groups, Nubian Message remains a vital student publication. 

Feb 14, 2019

Black History Month 2019: Meet Elan Hope and Blair Kelley

February is Black History Month, a vital opportunity to honor black legacies, histories and accomplishments. It's also a chance to amplify ongoing research into the black experience. 
Kobi Felton holding a plastic tube in the lab.

Feb 21, 2018

Black History Month 2018

Black History Month honors the invaluable contributions of black and African Americans to our history and culture. At NC State, it's an opportunity for the entire campus community to celebrate and champion the achievements of the black and African diaspora in the United States.