Black History Month celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.
You belong here, exactly as you are. Your background, your voice, and your experiences are strengths, not barriers. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, take up space, and believe in what you’re capable of. Because your success matters, and there are people here who want to support you every step of the way.
Develop a relationship with God; set goals in your life for success in society; don’t be ashamed to study your heritage to find out who you are; contemplate how your existence can promote change while accentuating the need for advancement thoughtfully helping others.
You belong here. Not because someone let you in, not because you’re “lucky,” but because you earned your place. Your presence in this space is already a quiet act of power. Know that community college is not a detour, it’s a launchpad! You are building something solid, step by step, often while carrying responsibilities others don’t see. That doesn’t make your path smaller; it makes your resilience bigger. GO AND BE GREAT, BEAUTIFUL AND EXTRAORDINARY SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU CAN!
You belong in every space you enter, and your voice and experiences are valuable. Know that you matter and your presence has purpose.
You are powerful, capable, and worthy of every opportunity you’re working toward. Keep going, your dreams matter, and your excellence is needed in this world.
NEVER GIVE UP! You have all the power to be successful. Trust that you can, and you will!
You are strong. You are important, and when you reach for the stars, you can grab one.
Simply put, know the assignment and go about all that you do big or small showing up in reverence to those who persevered for you to have the opportunities you have by living and being your ancestors’ wildest dreams.
It’s never too late to be who you might have been. Never give up, reach out to someone when you need help. I want every student to realize their dreams and goals.
Check out the events celebrating Black History Month at Waubonsee!
Stay up to date on these events by visiting the college-wide calendar. Any questions, please contact Marleigha.
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