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BYU Office of Belonging displays Black History Month advent gallery

February 23, 2026 12:04 PM
The BYU Office of Belonging is taking Brigham Young University's sesquicentennial theme, “Sharing Light,” and applying it in its gallery, “A Legacy of Light.”
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Rhythm N' Soul Collective performs in Black History Month concert series

February 19, 2026 10:40 AM
The BYU Rhythm N' Soul Collective (RSC) impressed the audience with their part in BYU's Black History Month concert series on Feb. 13, performing several traditional and modern African songs and dances.
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The Compass Gallery hosts Books and Bridges for Black History Month

February 18, 2026 10:04 AM
In downtown Provo, The Compass Gallery teamed up with Books and Bridges to discuss James Baldwin's book "The Fire Next Time."
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Black History Month gallery invites campus to reflect on legacy and belonging

February 17, 2026 10:42 AM
The Office of Belonging opened its Black History Month gallery on Feb. 2, inviting students and faculty to engage with visual stories honoring Black history, faith and community contributions.
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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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