Literature and art displayed for people to view of Black history | Emily Pearce | Argonaut
The Future of Black Excellence on Display
The BSU has teamed up with Shelley Carr to create a Library

During Black History Month, students of The Black Student Union do not want people to focus only on what is in the past. Instead, Black Student Union Communications Director KT […]

Alphonse Crittenden walks to his class on Paradise Path, Feb. 23. Richard Pathomsiri | Argonaut
Black History Month and what it means now
University of Idaho professors and students lament on this year's Black History Month

Tragedies of police brutality and ongoing racism in the U.S. highlight the importance of Black History Month this year.   The annual event, since its small start in 1970 at Kent […]

Panelists address the crowd after the movie 13th played at Wednesday's Black History Month film and panel. Richard Pathomsiri | Argonaut
Educating the UI community during Black History Month
Black men make 40.2% of the prison population according to the film “13th”

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Africana Studies Program and the Department of Student Involvement celebrated Black History Month by sponsoring the film “13th” and an educational panel discussion. Included in […]

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Jazz fest must admire it’s multicultural roots
Appreciating the cultural significants of Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Being in a strictly rural area, the fact that one of the signature events at the University of Idaho — the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival — has diverse roots is a surprising and wonderful thing.

Facing the realities of racism
Ty-Ron Douglas shared his passion for working against racial injustice delivering the Black History Month Keynote Address Thursday

Gospel song floods the Vandal Ballroom as University of Missouri Associate Professor Ty-Ron Douglas walks off the podium and into the audience Wednesday night. The director and program coordinator of […]

Empowering campus events
UI Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsors variety of events celebrating Black History Month

The University of Idaho Office of Multicultural Affairs — in collaboration with other offices and organizations — will host various events celebrating Black History Month throughout February.  Faculty, staff, students […]

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This week in brief
Students and staff are encouraged to bring new ideas to campus in this week's news briefs

Vandal Ideas Project requests submissions The Vandal Idea Project is accepting submissions through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. The project is a competitive university-wide grant program that aims to stimulate […]