From the fire extinguisher to caller IDs, many inventions people use daily trace back to African American innovators. That was the message delivered on Wednesday, Feb. 25, during a Black History Month...

In celebration of Black History Month, our Black staff members discussed how their work at The Lion's Roar and at Southeastern connects to their identity.   Q: Does your college experience - both...

Black History Month is not only about honoring the past; it’s also about critiquing the systems that shape the present. Too often, institutions celebrate Black history through surface-level acknowledgments...

In the world of American literature, writer and editor Toni Morrison is revered for her award-winning novels and poetry. Her passages on race and gender continue to inform generations of readers on...

For Black History Month, The Lion’s Roar wanted to recognize its Black staff for their contributions to the publication and their overall academic excellence. Each person was asked a question about their...

The beginning of the year rejuvenates interest in Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., as Jan. 16 marked MLK Day and February is Black History Month, a time in which his achievements as America’s foremost...

On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. the Black Student Union held a “Say Their Names” Candlelight vigil for those who’ve lost their lives because of police brutality. As a part of Black Student Week, members...

To me, Black History Month means finally being able to celebrate my culture. This is the month African Americans get to draw attention to all the achievements and progress we have made. In elementary...

In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural and International Student Affairs will host a variety of events throughout February. See the calendar below: Monday, Feb. 7:  MISA      “I’m...

On Jan. 31, the Kappa Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial march and program, sponsored by MISA. They were accompanied by several other student organizations,...

The University’s Multicultural and International Student Affairs division hosted Exhibiting African American Culture, an event meant to showcase African American talent and culture through the lens of...

Louisiana-born Madam C.J. Walker made way as the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire in the heart of a time when it did not seem possible.  Born on Dec. 23, 1867 from previously...