The Center for Black Studies will host Black Heritage Month events with the theme Reclaiming Our Roots, Renewing Our Commitment.Throughout February the center will host events that honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Assistant history professor Ismael...

Black Heritage Month will observe the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington this year, and NIU has several celebratory events planned out. Hosted by the Black Student Union...