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Black women acknowledged as forgotten heroes
For the hosts of Tuesday's event, Black History Month doesn't end on February 28
Quanaje Hampton
Issue date: 3/4/09 Section: News
Brittany Joseph and Teressa Hartley hosted a Strong Black Women event in the MU Council Room Tuesday evening to give knowledge about our "forgotten heroes."
"I think educating the OSU campus and community about strong black women is especially important because many of these women are forgotten-about heroes. During school, we're taught about many famous African American men, but we hardly hear about the achievements of black women," said Hartley, a sophomore in interior design.
For these women, the recognition of black history doesn't end in February.
Despite the stereotype, not every African American is an athlete. This event encouraged people to look beyond the stereotypes and read about those who aren't being discussed on a day-to-day basis.
"This event focuses on women who aren't as mainstream and famous, such as Althea Gibson, Phillis Wheatley and Marian Anderson. These strong black women serve as positive role models and inspirations for all women in this country," Hartley said.
Handouts were given to those who attended. These included facts about the women's accomplishments, when they were born, where they were born and why they should be acknowledged.
"To me, a strong black woman is someone who believes real strongly in her culture, and is proud of it," said Geno Munoz, a freshman in exercise and sports science.
Some women who were discussed were Zora Hurston, Mary Bethune, Josephine Baker and Dorothy Dandridge.
"A strong black woman perseveres through challenges and obstacles and strives for the highest - a woman who stands her ground while accomplishing her goals with an open mind to succeed," said Chantelle Reyes, a freshman in communication.
Quanaje Hampton, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
"I think educating the OSU campus and community about strong black women is especially important because many of these women are forgotten-about heroes. During school, we're taught about many famous African American men, but we hardly hear about the achievements of black women," said Hartley, a sophomore in interior design.
For these women, the recognition of black history doesn't end in February.
Despite the stereotype, not every African American is an athlete. This event encouraged people to look beyond the stereotypes and read about those who aren't being discussed on a day-to-day basis.
"This event focuses on women who aren't as mainstream and famous, such as Althea Gibson, Phillis Wheatley and Marian Anderson. These strong black women serve as positive role models and inspirations for all women in this country," Hartley said.
Handouts were given to those who attended. These included facts about the women's accomplishments, when they were born, where they were born and why they should be acknowledged.
"To me, a strong black woman is someone who believes real strongly in her culture, and is proud of it," said Geno Munoz, a freshman in exercise and sports science.
Some women who were discussed were Zora Hurston, Mary Bethune, Josephine Baker and Dorothy Dandridge.
"A strong black woman perseveres through challenges and obstacles and strives for the highest - a woman who stands her ground while accomplishing her goals with an open mind to succeed," said Chantelle Reyes, a freshman in communication.
Quanaje Hampton, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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