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UIC LENS VOL. 2

Black History Month

By UIC Creative & Digital Services

February 28^th, 2020

In recognition of Black History Month, this UIC Lens focuses on studious and ambitious African American students on campus.

Photo by Rosario Zavala // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Rosario Zavala // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Rosario Zavala // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Rosario Zavala // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Rosario Zavala // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

A Vital Component

“Something I wish people knew more about Black History is that if you arrive at college with little knowledge of it, that’s ok! You’re not alone. Black History is rarely, if ever, presented to elementary and high school students, but it is a vital component of American History and it is never too late to tap into the rich history,” said Jeff Brown, director of the African American Academic Network.

Photo by Kenneth Rhem // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Kenneth Rhem // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Each February, the university comes together to organize several events to honor and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. In addition to these celebrations, there are many departments and organizations across campus to continue your knowledge of Black History throughout the year.

Photo by Kenneth Rhem // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Mike Fan // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

“The UIC community is ever evolving, but it is one of the most welcoming and culturally affirming communities I have been a part of,” said Brown.

Photo by Kenneth Rhem // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Kenneth Rhem // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Mike Fan // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Mike Fan // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Mike Fan // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Campus Resources

If a student or staff member wants to learn more about Black History, there are a number of campus departments and organizations that offer great resources, such as the African American Studies department, the African-American Cultural Center, and the Black Student Union.

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

Photo by Adam Biba // UIC CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SERVICES

After a month of capturing the celebration across the campus, we put together a highlight reel of all the events that bring the most diverse campus in the nation together.

For more ways to get involved,

check out:

AFRICAN AMERICAN ACADEMIC NETWORK

BLACK TECH SCHOLARS

BLACK STUDENT UNION

BLACK STUDENT UNION FACEBOOK

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