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BYU Jazz Legacy Band pays tribute to Black American composers

March 10, 2025 03:44 PM
The BYU Music Building hosts an array of weekly performances. One band in particular took its audience back to 1920s America with their swinging music and lively concerts.
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Black-owned bakery announces storefront during Black History Month

February 28, 2025 10:30 AM
Eats Bakery of Salt Lake City is set to open a brick and mortar storefront this spring.
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BYU Library’s Black History Month concert series wraps up

February 27, 2025 11:36 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library featured the BYU Jazz Legacy Band at the final performance of the annual Black History Month Concert Series.
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Rhythm 'n' Soul Collective performs at Black History Month Concert Series

February 25, 2025 10:13 AM
The Rhythm 'n' Soul Collective, a BYU musical group, performed as part of the university's Black History Month Concert Series at the Harold B. Lee Library on Feb. 12.
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The Rhythm 'N' Soul Collective wows crowds during Black History Month Concert Series

March 19, 2024 12:00 AM
The Rhythm 'N' Soul Collective energized BYU crowds with African cultural dances and gospel music at this year's annual Black History Month Concert Series. The concert was held at the Harold B. Lee Library Reynolds Auditorium on Feb. 21.
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Black student’s experience with racism, Church history, finding community

March 14, 2024 12:00 AM
When a BYU student’s racial identity is shared with only 1% of the BYU population, it can cause a feeling of foreignness from others on campus.
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Perspectives show invites students to embrace diverse experiences

March 01, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU’s Multicultural Student Serviceshosted Perspectives on Friday, Feb. 16, exhibiting diverse cultural traditions and encouraging attendees to cultivate a deeper understanding of their shared humanity.
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BYU Perspectives celebrates Black cultures

February 27, 2024 12:00 AM
One of the ways BYU celebrates Black History Month is through Perspectives, an event showcasing various Black cultures.
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Student perspectives on Black History Month

February 20, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU students discussed the significance Black History Month has for them and others.
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Black students at BYU share how to navigate Black History Month

February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Students can actively commemorate Black History Month by participating in a range of activities on campus this month, engaging in learning sessions and celebrating diverse perspectives.
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Black-owned Orem cafe featured by NBA during All-Star Game Weekend

March 06, 2023 12:00 AM
This video gives an inside look at Joe's Cafe located in Orem off State Street. Owner of Joe's Cafe, Joe Hicks, opened his restaurant in 2009. (Sydni Merrill)
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BYU ends Black History Month celebrations with Bossa Nova Concert

March 03, 2023 12:00 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library celebrated Black History Month throughout February with a concert series on March 1.
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BYU community shares in Afro-Cuban tradition

February 06, 2023 12:00 AM
Students filed into the Harold B. Lees Library's Reynolds Auditorium to experience Afro-Cuban culture and jazz.
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Black History Month: 10 local ways to participate

February 03, 2023 12:00 AM
This graphic lists the 10 ways discussed in the article to participate in Black History Month. Many resources and opportunities are available year-round. (Made in Adobe Express by Sydni Merrill)
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Black historical figures inspire future medical student

March 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Mpongo talks about Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, who she looks up to most in Black medical history. Mpongo said she hopes to continue the legacy of strong women of color from history like Dr. Crumpler as she prepares for her own career. (Sicily Stanton)
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