
Photo Gallery: The Power of Art Therapy All Day Art Project
Guest professional artist Taharka Baraka joins students in making a series of murals highlighting African Americans and the Arts.

Persevering to Preserve African Culture: A Celebration of Black History Month on Campus
Performers and audiences unite to commemorate the start of this year’s Black History Month.

Gathering to Celebrate African American Writers
COD is set to host its annual African American Read-In to help start its calendar of upcoming Black History events.

Free Hugs on the Front Lines
For COD's Black History Month, activist Ken Nwadike Jr. spoke about how he uses love to overcome trauma and de-escalate protests.

Lessons from a Freedom Rider
As part of COD’s Black History Month events, students and faculty alike had the honor to listen to Thomas Armstrong, a freedom rider and civil rights activist.

History in Your Backyard
As part of COD’s events for Black History Month, guest speaker Larry McClellan discussed freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois.

Photo Gallery: Black History Month Opening Ceremony
COD proudly celebrates Black History Month with the opening ceremony on Feb. 1.

The Hidden Daily Struggles Black Students Have When Trying to “Fit In”
BSA raises cultural awareness through discussing their lives as a minority.