Black History Month celebration

By Ralph Freso

Grand Canyon University students shared in the love of soul food, history, music and student businesses at the Multicultural Office's Black History Month celebration at the Commuter Lounge.

  • Students were treated to a meal of chicken wings, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, greens and dinner rolls during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • A display explains the history of Soul Food during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Students make beaded bracelets at the Black Student Union table during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Black Student Union president Ayanna Thomas gets a beaded bracelet put on her wrist during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Senior Peace Karorero, right, talks to students at her booth during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • From left, senior Novella Gardner, junior Amani Kibinda and senior Jazlyn Fernando dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Students dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Students attempt to join in on a group dance as they hold their dinner plates during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • A student makes beaded jewelry at a booth where students were encouraged to put a pin on the flag of their African country of origin during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Some beaded jewelry reflecting African heritage during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Students show off their moves in a dance circle during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Students dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Junior Lela Lewis with her Ellumunate clothing line during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.
  • Senior Peace Karorero with her Proverbs journal guide during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Black History Month event at the Commuter Lounge on Feb. 8, 2024.

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