Langston University, Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College or University, has a large slate of activities planned to celebrate Black History Month. The university will host a variety of educational, cultural, athletic and community- building events held at both the Langston and Tulsa campuses. A full list of Black History Month activities can be found online at langston. edu/bhm.
'Now more than ever, it is important for us to celebrate Black History everywhere, because Black history is a critical part of American history which is also a critical part of world history!” said Joshua Busby, the Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs. “As we reflect on our past, we must hold fast with hope and expectation that the impact that has been left along with our experiences, will encourage us all as a people, that we will overcome someday.”
Members of the media are invited to attend any or all of the following events. Please contact Ellie Melero at emelero@langston.edu to let us know if you plan to attend.
WHAT: Red Cross Blood Drives WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Langston Campus, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tulsa Campus WHERE: Langston Campus (701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive) – Student Success Center Tulsa Campus (914 N. Greenwood Ave.) – Lobby WHO: These events are open to the public. To register for either Blood Drive, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter “LangstonUniversity” for the Langston Campus or “LangstonTulsa” for the Tulsa Campus.
WHAT: Mister Langston University Scholarship Pageant WHEN: Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: I.W. Young Audi- torium, Langston Campus, 701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Langston, OK 73050 WHO: This event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Miss Langston University Scholarship Pageant WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: I.W. Young Auditorium, Langston Campus, 701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Langston, OK 73050 WHO: This event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Ira D. and Rubye Hibler Hall Lecture Series WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m.
WHERE: C.F. Gayles Atrium, Langston Campus, 701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Langston, OK 73050 WHO: This event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Basketball Greek Night WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20. Women’s game begins at 6 p.m. Men’s game begins at 8 p.m.
WHERE: C.F. Gayles Fieldhouse, Langston Campus, 701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Langston, OK 73050 WHO: This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at langstonsports. com.