Tag: Black History Month 2018
At 80, former Common Council president Van Robinson is still serving Syracuse
Van Robinson served on the Common Council as member and president for 18 years. Read More »
Linda Bamba, Panhellenic’s 1st black president, works to diversify Greek life
Bamba is cultivating more women empowerment and diversity in Syracuse University’s Greek life scene. Read More »
Black Lives Matter Syracuse to celebrate black empowerment with ‘Black Panther’ screening
Black Lives Matter Syracuse has raised more than $6,000 to send kids to see “Black Panther” this weekend, setting a precedent for the film’s importance. Read More »
BlackCuse Pride provides safe spaces for queer people of color in Syracuse
The Syracuse organization strives to cultivate a safe environment for LGBT people of color — which its creator said she couldn’t find in the community. Read More »
Black History Month should be about critical self-reflection, not retweets
Student Life columnist Camryn Simon lists ways to celebrate Black History Month that don't involve social media sharing. Read More »
Dr. King Elementary School, SU partner to pay homage during Black History Month
Syracuse University and Dr. King Elementary School joined forces Saturday to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The school will continue to engage the community throughout Black History Month. Read More »
South Side native Jeremy Robinson named 1st black Department of Public Works commissioner
Syracuse’s newest Department of Public Works commissioner grew up on the city’s South Side, giving him a local perspective as he serves his community. Read More »