The Troy University Black Student Union (BSU) held the ‘What It Means to be Black’ seminar last week in tandem with other Black History Month events happening across campus throughout the month of February.     The seminar was held in Hal Hall with guest speaker Travis Lee utilizing his background as a Troy alumnus to establish a kinship and connection with fellow Black students.    According to Troy BSU President NyAsia Chambers, a senior rehabilitation and disability servic

Troy’s History Club held a Black History Month roundtable that encouraged students to reflect on Black history, military service and the importance of learning from the past.  The discussion created space for students to connect historical events to modern   society, emphasizing how understanding history can help prevent past injustices from   being repeated.  “I felt like the conversations reinforced the importance of remembering history as a tool for growth,” said Ashton Ch

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month.  Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action.  “Each event is designed with purpose, maki

The Troy University Gospel Choir filled the Johnson Center of the Arts Thursday for a night of Worship to celebrate Black spiritual music.  The concert consisted of strictly spiritual music composed by Black musicians, with the pieces “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” by Moses Hogan, “Alpha and Omega” by Israel Houghton, “The Question Is” by Marvin Winansand “Deliver Me” by Donald Lawrence, featuring solos by various group members.   Autumn Griffin photo Troy's Gospel Choir sing