Throughout the month of February, Trinity will celebrate Black History Month by holding various
events in partnership with our Black Student Union (BSU).
"We've been planning for Black History Month for a while, and we're excited to share this part of our
heritage and culture through both historical and humorous events on campus," said Breleigh Gula,
vice president of BSU.
All month long, Waybright will host an exhibit created by Trinity’s BSU titled “Walk Through Our
Shoes in History: One Step Forward, Two Seps Back” which displays information on significant
people, moments, and experiences of Black Americans. Carl Edmondson, BSU's president, said he's
excited to highlight all the good Black Americans have done through this exhibit.
Students have the opportunity to submit photos for a community art project which will explain what
black heritage means to them. The photos will be displayed in a collage at the end of the month.
BSU's first event was a comedic rendition of MTV's
Wild'n Out. BSU has been hosting movie nights
including
Queen and Slim on Feb. 12 and
Fruitvale Station on Feb. 17.
From 5-6 p.m. on Feb. 22, Mama D from Hawkins Dining Hall will be making her famous Soul
food, along with other small plates for students to try. The month will close with Apollo Night, a talent show that honors the importance of the Apollo Theater and the talent within Trinity’s community.
Make sure to check out the TIU calendar for more information on Black History Month events.