{"id":31252,"date":"2015-02-03T12:52:36","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T22:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=31252"},"modified":"2021-10-06T14:33:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T00:33:01","slug":"uh-hilo-celebrates-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2015\/02\/03\/uh-hilo-celebrates-black-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> Hilo celebrates Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The month of February has been designated as Black History Month at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Hilo<\/a> to raise awareness about the African American experience in the U.S. and create cultural connections between the diverse populations of the university community.<\/p>\n

The Civil Rights Movement, which benefited all under-represented minority groups, evolved from the aspirations of African Americans and the need for this population to be recognized and included as vital members of society. In spite of this, the future that was envisioned by civil rights leaders and their communities has not materialized or reached a level of equity among these groups which is reflected in the ongoing institutionalized racism and discrimination that occurs in every corner of the nation.<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> Hilo, in collaboration with Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College<\/a> is planning several events for Black History month on the UH<\/abbr> Hilo campus.<\/p>\n