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Feb 6, 2025
Marshall, TX – Wiley University is excited to celebrate Black History Month with a series of events honoring the contributions and resilience of African Americans. This celebration began with a Tribute to Black Excellence on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Julius S. Scott, Jr. Chapel, featuring Attorney Ginger Jenkins-Cartwright as the keynote speaker. This special event was also livestreamed on the university’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
As a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with over 150 years of rich history, Wiley University stands as a beacon of light in Marshall, TX, and beyond. Black History Month is of profound significance to us as we celebrate not only the resilience and contributions of African Americans but also the ongoing legacy of excellence that has been shaped here at Wiley.
Known for its tradition of social good and leadership, Wiley University has produced a distinguished group of alumni who have made transformative contributions in various fields. Esteemed figures such as Ms. Opal Lee '53, Mr. Heman M. Sweatt '34, Mr. James Farmer, Jr. '38, Mr. Bill Spiller '38, Ms. Zephyr Wright '42, and Ms. Thelma Dewitty '41 are just a few of the university’s graduates whose activism, leadership, and dedication to justice continue to influence society today.
As an HBCU, we take pride in honoring their legacies and continue to uplift the stories of those who paved the way. Throughout Black History Month, Wiley University will host a variety of events that celebrate the powerful contributions of African Americans:
Thursday, February 13, 2025: Debate at the Historic 1901 Courthouse at 6:00 PM, featuring the Great Debaters of the Melvin B. Tolson & Denzel Washington Forensic Society. This event is free and open to the public.
The theme for this year's celebration is Excellence is Our Story: Uplifting the Legacy, and we look forward to celebrating with you throughout the month.
For more details and to view the full schedule of events, please visit www.wileyc.edu/black-history-month-february-2025.
For more information about Wiley University, please contact Catherine G. Sellers, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, and Brand Management, at communications@wileyc.edu or visit www.wileyc.edu.
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About Wiley University:
Wiley University, formerly known as Wiley College, is a premier liberal arts institution related to the United Methodist Church. The university is dedicated to fostering social good and developing leaders who make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
