"There's No End to This Story” – A Discussion on Slavery in America

Dr. Andrew Delbanco presented Kings’ Black History Month lecture based on his most recent book, which delves into how slavery, specifically the desire to escape slavery, shaped American history more than we tend to give it credit. The talk took place in the City Room on Thursday, Feb. 9. The lecture began by examining the question of where to start the stories of those attempting to escape slavery.

CampusColby McCaskillFebruary 15, 2023Colby McCaskill, Andrew delbanco, slavery, black history month, campus, Secondary FeatureComment

MPJI Hosts Hamil R. Harris for Annual Spring Lecture

The McCandlish Phillips Journalism Institute hosted Hamil R. Harris to speak on “Jesus, Justice and Journalism” on Friday, Feb. 10. Harris is a longtime minister and award-winning Black journalist in Washington D.C. He has written for The Washington Post, The Washington Informer and Religion Unplugged. He currently teaches journalism at Howard University and serves as the pastor at the Glenarden Church of Christ. During his lecture, Harris spoke about his work in journalism and ministry and how that work has affected his thinking on racial reconciliation, love and forgiveness.

Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down

For most of my life, I have tried to suffocate my rage. I’ve done it to shrink myself down into a space where I wouldn’t be perceived as the “angry Black girl,” or the “angry Black woman.” That was before I remembered who I was. But more on that later.

OpinionBrianna JacobsFebruary 28, 2022briannajacobs, black history month, Opinion, Secondary Feature Comments

King’s Hosts Dr. David Daniels for Black History Month Lecture

King’s hosted an event for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 10. Guest speaker Dr. David Daniels, Professor of World Christianity at McCormick Theological Seminary, covered various topics of Black culture while Dr. Tubbs, Associate Professor of Politics at King’s, moderated the event.

CampusEmma GreenFebruary 15, 2022black history month, campus, emma green, Secondary FeatureComment

Target's "Black Beyond Measure" Campaign Continues Beyond Black History Month

Target has partnered with Black-owned business brand 1863 Ventures to raise $1 billion by 2030. The partnership resulted in Target's new campaign “Black Beyond Measure,” which features Black-owned clothing, beauty and skincare brands that aim to celebrate Black entrepreneurs.

Black History Month Address by Dr. Lucas Morel

As a part of King’s’ Black History Month Address, Dr. Lucas Morel, Head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, held a virtual lecture on Feb. 11, highlighting the life of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The address was titled, “Frederick Douglass: The Making of an American.”