WSU Celebrates Black History Month with Virtual Event
OGDEN, Utah – In celebration of Black History Month, Weber State University will host a virtual event with Bryan K. Hotchkins, author of “My Black is Exhausted. Forever in Pursuit of a Racist-free World Where Hashtags Don’t Exist.” Hotchkins will speak and then answer questions over Zoom on Feb. 1 from 6-7:45 p.m.
Hotchkins is a published professor and podcast host who educates people about the importance of being racist-free in order to protect individuals of African descent. In his new book, Hotchkins shares personal experiences of negotiating race and “although readers may not be of African descent there is still plenty to learn about how we see, understand and appreciate racial difference.”
“I am thrilled to continue our exploration of Black History Month with a focus on Black health and wellness as it introduces people to histories and stories they do not know,” said Adrienne Andrews, WSU diversity, equity and inclusion program coordinator. “Dr. Hotchkins will provide historical perspective, contemporary context and hope for the future. When we tell the full story of Black History, we improve our understanding of American history.”
The event is free for the community and requires registration at: Webinar Registration - Zoom.
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Jordan Wise, Marketing & Communications
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Cindy Reinhard, Office of Diversity interim program coordinator
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