Understanding Black History with alumnus Olalere Adepoju Dhillon School of Business Alumnus Olalere Adepoju shares his point of view on Black History Month and what it takes to move forward as a society.
Dr. Alain Flaubert Takam - Professor (Modern Languages and Linguistics) Dr. Alain Takam, professor in the department of modern languages and linguistics, is passionate about inspiring student minds and the learning lessons they share with him in return.
Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon — Grants Facilitator (Natural Sciences) For Dr. Olusola "Sola" Fasunwon, her passion for physics provided opportunities across the globe and inspired her desire to mentor women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Shining Student Jayne Asekhauno Driven by a personal medical mystery, Shining Student Jayne Asekhauno is on the path to becoming a neurosurgeon.
Black History is everyone’s history: Read Maleeka Thomas' speech from the BHM Opening Event During the Black History Month Opening Event on Wednesday, February 1, Maleeka Thomas shared a passionate speech about why it’s important to honour and celebrate Black history, not just for one month, but for always. Read her speech in its entirety.
Tommy Awoderu - Pronghorn Track & Field "It’s a month that celebrates the excellence, success, and achievement of Black people."
Alumna Kennedy Greene (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’13) is on the right path with her career in stage management Working in theatre was not always part of University of Lethbridge alumna Kennedy Greene’s (BFA ’13) career plan, but it did become her calling.
Deng Dak - Pronghorn Basketball "It’s means a lot. It’s a month where I can actually sit and reflect on the trials and tribulations that people that look just like me went through."
Moreau Darlington - Pronghorn Basketball "Keep pushing, no matter your current situation. Keep pushing, keep believing, keep showing up every day no matter the outcome eventually it pays off in more way than you can imagine."
Bawo Ewowo - Pronghorn Track and Field "To me Black History Month is about the recognition and celebration of Black people who have contribution to society."
Angelo Mbituyimana - Pronghorn Basketball “Nothing is given, everything is earned” Don’t go and ask for the respect from others, go and earn it."
De'Andrae Pierre - Pronghorn Basketball "I'm not the first and for sure won't be the last I just hope to make a positive impact while I'm here."
Tyrell Cook - Pronghorn Soccer "Black history month is way more than the celebration of black people one month of a year. It’s a starting point to show the many contributions black people continue to make in communities and around the world."
Oladipo Olatona - Pronghorn Track and Field "I feel like being a Black athlete in a university sport is a great honour. I feel like to an extent we represent others who might not have had the opportunity to do the same things as me just because of the fact that they are Black."
University of Lethbridge Art Gallery features works from Frederick J. Brown for Black History Month Happy Black History Month from the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery! This month we are sharing the work of American artist Fredrick J. Brown from our collection.
Art studio student Kaela Murphy explores crossed boundaries through her growing work on hair Art Studio student Kaela Murphy discusses her work and artistic practice, which explores interactions of boundaries and hair, and alongside of it, her sense of self.
Highlighting the University of Lethbridge African Caribbean Association The University of Lethbridge African Caribbean Association (ULACSA) is a student club that encourages interaction between members of the African and Caribbean cultures to come together and promote cultural exchange.
Paul Asebiode - Pronghorn Basketball "I wish I knew why the stereotypes that surround Black people are still being accepted."
Haliyat Adesanya - Pronghorn Track & Field "Being a Black athlete means thriving to be the best while working hard to inspire other Black students than it’s not just about 'natural talent'."
Samani Bhusumane - Pronghorn Track & Field "I wish people knew the greatness of the black culture and communities."