On Feb. 1, Montclair State University celebrated the start of Black History Month with a flag-raising event in front of the Center for Computing and Information Science (CCIS) building.
Officers from the University Police Department start the procession in front of Cole Hall.
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The event began with a procession starting at Cole Hall, led by three officers from the University Police Department. Members of the university community followed behind them, including university president Jonathan Koppell, dean of students Margaree Coleman Carter and more.
After the procession reached the flagpoles in front of the CCIS building, various individuals spoke about the importance of celebrating Black History Month, including a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by sophomore music education student Arianna Joseph.
Police officers carry the Black liberation flag, the United States flag and the New Jersey state flag across campus.
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The group of speakers stands behind the podium during the event.
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Sandra Lweis, a psychology professor, addresses the crowd.
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University president Jonathan Koppell addresses the crowd during the event, talking about the importance of remembering Black history.
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Saundra Collins, a psychology professor, recites the libation ceremony in Yoruba, a language that is originally from West Africa.
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