black history month Archives

Feb

10

2026

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By Annie Anderson

Housing hosts semester’s largest event celebrating the history of soul food

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photo courtesy of Annie Anderson. Kennedy Tate, resident assistant of the event, dances during the Housing Department’s soul food-themed gathering Feb. 10 in the campus cafeteria. (photo courtesy of Annie Anderson) MONTGOMERY Ala. — The AUM Department of Housing welcomed over 100 students to History of Soul Food, an event combining food and fellowship to offer students more than just a meal. Junior graphic design major Kennedy Tate, the student leader of the event had this to say, “I’m glad everyone came. This is my favorite event every year.” When asked what her goal was she said this, “I wanted…

Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future

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BY: Alecia Hicks In 1970, Black History Day changed from a single day of celebration to an entire month. Now, Americans have the opportunity to dedicate a month filled with remembrance for the brave men and women who endured many years of slavery and persecution to fight for a better country that upholds its constitution declaring that every citizen is “free,” despite skin color, sexual preference, ethnicity, or background. Montgomery, Ala. is known as an important city because of its location during the slave trade and Civil Rights Era. Martin Luther King Jr.’s church can be found on Dexter Avenue…

5 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month This Year

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BY: Jayla Brown February is here! Yes, it means it is the month of love, but it also means it is officially Black History Month. What used to be known as Negro History Week is now a whole month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black people and our history— remembering the past and looking toward the future. February is a month of celebrating trailblazers such as Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first Black professional nurse, and Martin Luther King Jr., minister and civil-rights activist, along with many other historical figures. Searching for a way to celebrate Black History Month this year?…