Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President of Culture and Inclusive Excellence at Hope College, presented the college’s 2024 Black History Month History Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 15 in the Maas Center Auditorium.
The lecture explored the national 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” taking a journey from historic heritage to contemporary contributions of artistic and creative activity. The lecture also considered the DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging) landscape in higher education, the current anti-DEI legislation climate, and celebrations and opportunities at Hope.