“Change happens at the speed of trust,” Cuevas Peacock, a co-organizer of Change Waco, said.
Browsing: Black History Month 22
Track and field head coach Michael Ford never imagined being a coach, now he’s the head coach of Baylor track & field and the third Black head coach in Baylor athletics history.
The Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP) is one of four projects featured in “A Life’s Work,” a documentary about people who have dedicated their lives to projects that will outlive them.
Annette Moukoury, Lanham, Md., junior and Black Student Coalition intern, said this year, the celebrations will embrace the uniqueness of an individual’s Black experience.
The New Hope Baptist Church in Waco is a Black church that was founded in 1866 by 18 Black members of the Waco community after Black people in America were emancipated, according to Texas Archival Research Online.
The artist for Baylor’s first Black graduates statue will be announced on Feb. 3. in an announcement sent by President Linda Livingstone to students, faculty and staff.
From the football field to Capitol Hill, Baylor alumnus and Congressman Colin Allred continues to inspire those around him.
As a Latina, moving to a new country for college has expanded my panorama of diversity and has allowed me to reach the conclusion that race representation matters both in the media and in real life.
No matter how much we ignore it, these things happened, and racism is very much alive in America. Recognizing their impact and how we can do better is essential to efforts for equality. If we ever want to move forward, we have to look backward first.
In no particular order, these documentaries present a diverse idea of Black history in America. From music to politics, history and current events, these documentaries focus not just on struggles for equality, but also on a flourishing culture.
“The brand is to represent happiness, but we also create a platform to express ourselves through art,” Thornton said. “That’s why we have events.”
Looking for somewhere to eat today? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in Waco to support!
