SIUE’s Annual Black Heritage Month – A Time of Reflect, Relish and Revere the Tenaciousness of a People
“Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience” is this Year’s Theme
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concludes its annual Black Heritage Month (BHM) today. The month of February was amply seasoned with presentations, speakers, information, activities and events that challenged the mind, fed the soul and stirred the spirit.
This year’s theme was Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience. The time evoked pride and joy, smiles and laughter. It provoked thought and raised questions. On display were creativity, community engagement and culture.
Photos: BHM highlights shown are BHM Opening Ceremony, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Black Business Expo, “Blood at the Root:” A Black Theater Workshop Production, and “Black – A Celebration of Black Research:” 2025 Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series.
