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A celebration: Black History Month

Matthew A. Friedewald

Issue date: 3/12/10 Section: Features
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A Measure of Faith - Scientist Dr. John Trent performed a combined polymer experiment illustrating the connections of religious faith and science. Trent expressed the idea of achieving your goals by having faith in your studies to help yourself through difficult times.
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A Measure of Faith - Scientist Dr. John Trent performed a combined polymer experiment illustrating the connections of religious faith and science. Trent expressed the idea of achieving your goals by having faith in your studies to help yourself through difficult times.

On February 17, Oak Creek Campus celebrated Black History Month by hosting an event that educated the over 50 in attendance on the history behind Black History Month, and gave direction for the future through the speech of Dr. John Trent.

Vice President of Oak Creek Campus John Stilp greeted the audience with a bit of humor during his welcome speech.

Stilp was followed by the personal reflections of Candiss Carson, freshman in the Liberal Arts program. Carson gave a heartfelt speech to open the Black History Month event.

Carson started with a personal reflection:

"We are here today to celebrate Black History Month and how this movement changed our lives. Thanks to our ancestors, we celebrate their struggles and accomplishments. We, as black people, can now hold our heads up and be proud as African Americans… While we celebrate, we need to not forget the great man who made this month possible for us."

Carson was referring to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was the second African American to earn a doctorate, graduating from Harvard University in 1912.

Woodson was the founder of the Association for the Study on Negro Life and History. He also pioneered the celebration now referred to as Black History Month.

Carson concluded her speech by congratulating all those pioneers, inventors and innovators who helped shape Black History Month. Carson's closing words, "So in this month of February, we honor the history and achievements of African Americans from all walks of life."

Next was an interpretive dance performance by Desiree Cocroft, of Signature Dance Club. Her emotionally-packed routine to the song "Motherless Child" held the audience captive throughout her performance.
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