Diverse Kent State
![Mwatabu Okantah and Friends Mwatabu Okantah and Friends](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Juneteenth%20Jubilee.jpg?VersionId=VEKSR8W6WzHB.QYdXyjb7l2GqEZpDfiX&itok=nXmEmtXt)
Kent State University's annual Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on Friday, June 16, and will feature vendors, food trucks and live performances.
![A teddy bear sitting outside](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/trauma%20in%20children%20and%20adolescents%20banner.jpg?VersionId=3pTPbpV2whOGPsP7.9gLJDNnX92wwHxC&itok=_X-AbHSc)
New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues – specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how the brain cultivates motivation.
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A recent survey on Kent State Today asked people in the Kent State community to share their feelings and memories about Juneteenth.
![The federal Juneteenth Holiday is observed Monday, June 20](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/juneteenth_1.jpg?VersionId=tQOk6BMP73JlM27HTVXFgNMcICLL3duV&h=4a7d1ed4&itok=pda5GoE5)
Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Kent State University commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.
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From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.
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The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
![Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/230510-Karamu_RD-00701.jpg?VersionId=Hn5VnbRJIN.96zhXcthYhYDU8e0hQoeP&itok=61LDbXn-)
The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday.
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May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.
![Kent State student speaking at Lavender Graduation](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/event/Lavender%20Graduation%201500x600.jpg?VersionId=HgY1hOuH4ijcbhjz776m5bnksXJYAlvO&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7WmOOW0k)
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated Kent State's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.
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A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space.