Black History CALENDAR

February 1

MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEK pigs or cows, today it’s called chitlins or brains. People who were working outside of the house in the field figured out how to turn the master’s trash into the slave’s treasure.”

To close out the month, the annual BSA Step Show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, March r in the Performing Arts Center. This year will be the first show after a brief hiatus last year due to COVID-19.

Ghebrekidan said that he is thrilled to close up his senior year with the show, as he is looking forward to seeing the guests and viewing the high energy.

Stepping is a form of African dance that was originated from nine national historically Black sororities and fraternities. Three of the groups will be flying to Brookings to perform in the show, including Omega Psi Phi and Zeta Phi Beta from Minnesota and Omega Psi Phi from Nebraska.

BHM History

According to Molock, February is deemed Black History Month because of its founder Carter G. Woodson. Woodson became the second Black person to graduate from Harvard after WEB DuBois.

When Woodson completed his doctoral program, his thesis was on recognizing African Americans for what they had done in history. By the time he left, people had started to celebrate and recognize the holiday.

As the 70s approached, Woodson’s words gained national attention and recognized Black athletes, actors and celebrities. Then, Molock said, Woodson began producing detailed research and compiled lists of what Black people have done throughout history.

Amilynn Hirschfeld, a freshman nursing major, said that it’s a month to feature various individuals while valuing, appreciating and honoring those who contributed and influenced others within our history and community.

Molock said that by celebrating diversity and recognizing history people are coming together and building connections.

Opi Oulla, BSA’s treasurer, said she hopes to see everyone at the Black History Month events in the coming weeks.

“It’s so our community grows … we want to celebrate diversity, history and to share our stories,” she said.

Where: Brookings Public Library

What: Elementary students drawing contest submissions on display in VBR.

February 15-16

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Where: University Student Union parking

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Blood drive sponsored by the pharmacy BSA and athletics department.

March 4

BSA STEP SHOW

Where: Performing Arts Center

When: 7 p.m.

What: Dancers from historically Black greek organizations produce complex rhythms and sounds mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and