Today's post is written by Kimberly Braet, Library Graduate Assistant.
National Black History Month is a time for celebrating the contributions of black individuals in our nation’s history, and it is also a time for education and reflection. This month, the Shippensburg University Archives and Special Collections has created a display honoring the Black History at Shippensburg University. The exhibit, titled The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Before and After at Shippensburg University, will run from February 9th to February 29th. A smaller display will also be available through the summer on the library’s upper level, commemorating the signing of the Civil Rights Act in July of 1964.
The Archive’s display features various documents, photographs, and stories about Shippensburg University’s history before and after the Civil Rights Act. Here, the community can view the exhibit to learn more about the important legislation, programs, and publications that are at the foundation of Shippensburg University’s Black History.
This display also celebrates the powerful black members of our university’s history who have pioneered inclusion efforts on campus. A few of these key individuals who have been featured include former SU president Laurie Carter, Dr. Lawrence Bradshaw, and Reuben Reed.
In addition to our library’s displays, the University has a lineup of events to commemorate and celebrate black voices on campus. Information about these events as well as the Lehman Library’s Black History Month display can be found on the University’s website at https://www.ship.edu/about/diversity/black-history-month-2024/.
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