Black History Month
Harper Celebrated as a Black Trailblazer
Medical expert hailed among trailblazers during Black History Month, as “they are living examples of Black excellence, surviving tests and challenges to help make the country better for everyone.”
Striving Toward a Better Future
Interdisciplinary studies student Saquana L. Lopez shares her views on the struggle for equality and civil rights in America and how to strive for a better future by reshaping how Black history is viewed.
Celebrate Black History Month 2024
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.
Student Profile: Antonio Patterson
While on a medical mission trip to Haiti, Antonio Patterson, then an ordained minister, circled back to a dream that began to take shape when he was a high school student. Now 50 years old, Patterson is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at NYITCOM-Arkansas.
Student Profile: Nke Adwowa Opoku
Named a Future Face by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Nke Adwowa Opoku wants nothing more than to leave a mark in the industry. After she graduates in 2024, one of her goals is to improve the infrastructure in her home country, Ghana.
Black History Month: Learning From the Past While Securing a Just Future
In honor of Black History Month, Assistant Professor of School Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., writes about why the month-long celebration is still relevant in present-day America.
Celebrate Black History Month 2023
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events highlighting important and timely topics, including a discussion on creating spaces that acknowledge and incorporate the achievements and contributions of Black figures.