The Herald Celebrates

Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month the Herald will profile black organizations and members of Arkansas State University. They will appear in print, on the Web site and also in this speical section.

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Herald photo by Bianca Phillips

Students march in the Black History Month Marade and Unity Rally Saturday morning. The marade began at Simmons First Bank on Caraway and ended at the Dean B. Ellis Library. Several organizations took part in the marade, as well as Rep. Marion Berry, who followed the crowd in a car.

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Herald photo by Bianca Phillips

ASU Delta Studies Center Director Peggy Wright, center, and Parice Tyler, assistant dean of students for minority affairs at right, prepare slices of cake in the Dean B. Ellis Library lobby on Friday as Taneshia Johnson, a sophomore psychology major of Little Rock at left, serves punch. The cake was free to students in celebration of Carter G. Woodson Day, the founder of Black History Month. Woodson dedicated his life to researching and preserving the saga of the African-American experience, and is known as the "father of black history."

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This week in Black History Month

This page will feature events in the history of blacks in America.

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Editor's note: This is the first of four installments dedicated to African-Americans at ASU to celebrate Black History Month.

First African-American Arkansas State professor speaks about past 30 years

By Jerrica Hutchison, The Herald Staff

The staff of the Indian Book and Supply company reported the theft of several hundred dollars from Arkansas State University students purchasing books.

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Editor's note: This is the second of four installments dedicated to African-Americans at ASU to celebrate Black History Month.

United Voices choir travels, ministers, unites students and faculty

By Romona Wilkes, The Herald Staff

The United Voices Gospel Choir of Arkansas State University, committed to serving God and sharing their love of God with the world, has toured many northern and delta cities and have given many unforgettable performances throughout the ASU and Jonesboro community through tremendous dedication and a powerful belief in God.

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ASU alum featured in Arkansas Treasures

By Hannah Keller, The Herald Staff

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Editor's note: This is the third of four installments dedicated to African-Americans at ASU to celebrate Black History Month.

A-State student leader joins organizations to helps others around him

By Lagena McBride, The Herald Staff

"I didn't always have an easy life," Darryl Spinks said, "but it's getting better for me."

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Herald photo by Brian E. Rodriguez

Keia Johnson pauses in her walk around the stage after winning the 2002 Miss Essence Pageant sponsored by the Black Student Association. The pageant was held Wednesday night in the Ballroom in the Carl R. Reng Center.

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Editor's note: This is the last installment dedicated to African-Americans at ASU to celebrate Black History Month.

Wilson Award-winner has continued success

By Jerrica Hutchison, The Herald Staff

Dr. Herschel Jones, a 1973 graduate of Arkansas State University, has achieved many things since his graduation from the university.

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