Diverse Kent State

Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of Kent State community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

A mural inside Oscar Ritchie Hall celebrates the student founders of Black History Month. 

From the start, members of Black United Students were focused on creating positive change at Kent State. 

Kent State student athletes received their letter jackets Wednesday night. 

Service animals are permitted in nearly every part of Kent State's campuses. 

Bernice King met with Kent State students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative’s design/build program for middle and high school students is in the spotlight for its new effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields. 

Bernice King, daughter of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was frank and direct as she shared insights into racism in America today and her father’s legacy as keynote speaker of Kent State's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. The chair of Kent State's Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at Kent State discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.