By Caleb Dorfman
Transcript Reporter
Students continue to celebrate Black History Month with events put on by various African-American groups on campus.
The first event was the Feb. 3rd screening of the film āBlack in America 2,ā a CNN documentary that discusses African-American culture.
Sophomre Dennique Corbett, vice president of public relations for the Student Union on Black Awareness (SUBA), said the students who saw the film enjoyed it.
āThe stories presented by the movie were very interesting and informative,ā she said.
Junior Avery Winston said he thought the film offered insight on issues African Americans struggle and cope with on a daily basis, including āmedical disparities…,problems in the criminal justice system, income disparities and issues with higher education.ā
Some members of the campus community, however, believe OWU students could learn more about the topic.
āI donāt think the people on this campus know enough about the struggles of African Americans,ā said sophomore Aaron Cameron, treasurer of BMF. āMost people only know the more famous civil rights activist and not enough about the others who helped contribute to Americaās progress and success.ā
Sophomore Luke Waters, vice president of Black Men of the Future (BMF), said he thinks everyone on campus should be more committed to understanding black history.
Waters suggested students take Black World Studies classes and join groups like SUBA, BMF and Sisters United to learn more.
āOne of the most important aspects of Black History Month is not only learning about past struggles of African-Americans, but also the triumphs and success of past and current African-Americans,ā he said.
| Schedule of BlackĀ History Month eventsĀ
Week of Feb. 10
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