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News in :90 – Feb. 18, 2022

February 18, 2022February 19, 2022

The former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her taser when she killed Daunte Wright will be sentenced Friday for manslaughter, Canadian police began arresting protesters Friday in a bid to break the three-week, traffic-snarling siege of Canada’s capital by hundreds of truckers angry over the country’s COVID-19 restrictions, and St. Thomas is hosting many events to celebrate Black History Month. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has today’s News in :90.

St. Thomas sparks curiosity through events during Black History Month

February 17, 2022April 13, 2022

During the month of February, St. Thomas is incorporating events that are centered around celebrating Black History Month, hoping to spark students’ curiosity in Black culture.

Recognizing Black excellence at St. Thomas

February 24, 2021

During Black History Month, St. Thomas recognizes the Black leaders who have enhanced the campus community. Ea Porter, Todd Lawrence and Munir Maalim are three leaders who demonstrate the importance of celebrating Black history through their work, commitment to teaching and activism.

Local poet Keno Evol encourages imagination at St. Thomas

March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

Keno Evol, a local poet and founder of the nonprofit Black Table Arts held a poetry workshop at St. Thomas Feb. 26. This workshop brought an artistic and creative lens to St. Thomas’ observance of black history month. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.

St. Thomas celebrates Black History Month

February 23, 2015

Student Diversity and Inclusion Services organized the month’s events, which aim to celebrate and raise awareness of black culture.

Students raise awareness for Black Lives Matter movement

February 21, 2015February 21, 2015

The Black Empowerment Student Alliance celebrated Black History Month and honored the Black Lives Matter movement Friday with its ‘Black Out Day of Solidarity.’