Bond Arts And Culture Series Honors Black History Month At Chattanooga State Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - by Betty Proctor, Chattanooga State
Dr. Adonijah Bakari will present Hidden Facts and Truths About Black History on Feb. 10
In honor of Black History Month, Chattanooga State will present a series of virtual events open to the campus and community during February.
The Bond Arts & Culture Series, The Ties That Bond, will kick off February with a Tribute to C.C. Bond, a video presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The late Dr. Claude C. Bond was a longtime educator and activist known in the community for his work toward improving race relations. Viewers may log on at any point and watch the tribute here.
Bond Arts & Culture Series Honors Black History Month
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In honor of Black History Month, Chattanooga State will present a series of virtual events open to the campus and community during February. Â
The Bond Arts & Culture Series, The Ties That Bond, will kick off February with a
Tribute to C.C. Bond, a video presentation on February 3. The late Dr. Claude C. Bond was a longtime educator and activist known in the community for his work toward improving race relations. Viewers may log on at any point and watch the tribute
Dr. Adonijah Bakari will present
Hidden Facts and Truths About Black History, a BHM seminar, covering African history, culture, religion, and philosophical thoughts on February 10 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. This presentation can be accessed on
Telus celebrates Black History Month by donating rental costs of 50 films to Black charity
Telus will donate up to $10,000 to the Black Health Alliance
British Columbia-based carrier, Telus, is celebrating Black History Month by donating the full rental cost of 50 curated films that feature Black artists or Black history on its Telus Video on Demand library.
The carrier says it will also donate up to $10,000 to The Black Health Alliance. The Black Health Alliance is a community-led charity that works to improve the health of Black communities of Canada.
âAt Telus, our teamâs longstanding and passionate belief in the power and importance of diversity and inclusiveness is reflected in our collective commitment to social justice and equality within our organization and in the communities where we live, work and serve,â says Darren Entwistle, Telus’ CEO, in a recent press release.
As more people continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, there are growing concerns that many African Americans across the United States don’t want to get the vaccine because they don’t trust it.
California Black Health Network Names New Executive Director
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The California Black Health Network (CBHN) announces the appointment of Rhonda M. Smith as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 4, 2021. Smith comes to CBHN off the heels of serving as its Interim Executive Director since July 1, 2020. She will lead the organization s efforts to achieve health equity for African Americans and Black Immigrants across California. Smith has an extensive background and experience that spans across a multitude of disciplines, including sales, marketing, consulting, business development, and nonprofit management. However, for the past decade, Smith has developed an expertise in health disparities and has led strategic community-based initiatives aimed to improve health outcomes for the underserved and communities of color.