In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Guelph will host virtual events and on-campus initiatives and share stories throughout February.

Many of the events have been organized by the University’s Cultural Diversity Office within the Department of Student Experience and the Guelph Black Students Association (GBSA).

“Black History Month is a time of reflection, celebration and inspiration,” said Abigail Barrett, program coordinator with the Cultural Diversity Office.

“It is how we recognize and honour the contributions of Black people to our communities, those that have gone before us and folks who are still with us. Particularly on campus, it’s a way to show up for our students of African and Caribbean descent and a reminder from the University that we are here and we see you.”

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