[Important Information for Employees] Celebrating Black History Month

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

Today begins our recognition and celebration of Black History Month.

In the United States, this month-long spotlight during February is an
opportunity to celebrate the countless essential accomplishments of the
Black community and the impact they have had, not just on the country, but
the world. This designation of February is also a time to highlight Black
leaders and their activism and advocacy as we seek to dismantle systemic
and institutionalized forms of oppression that still threaten the safety,
equity and justice of Black and Brown lives.

As a reminder, SUNY Plattsburgh is one of only forty-eight Truth, Racial
Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers in the entire country, which
speaks to the great effort, dedication and investment of our staff carrying
out the TRHT mission to "plan for and bring about transformational and
sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of
racism."  Our SUNY Plattsburgh TRHT Center
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/centers/trht/index.html> is guided by the
 Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/index.html>, which
oversees our Title IX office
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/health-safety/title-ix/index.html>,
our DIRECT team
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/direct.html> and our
Campus, Community, and Safety Advisory Committee. Together, these services
and resources support and strengthen our continued commitment to teach and
instill values of diversity, equity and inclusion in our greater campus
community.

Throughout February, various individuals and groups will collaborate to
host events and activities to honor Black history and its pivotal role in
our national identity.  Highlights include:

   -

   *2/1 - 2/29: Black History Month Kickoff and Come-and-Go Events.* Join
   us in the H.U.B.in <http://h.u.b.in/> the Angell College Center during
   the entire month for music, movies,  and more - combined with daily
   postings on social media Located in the H.U.B. in ACC. Hosted by DEI
   -

   *2/2 - 12pm to 1:30pm: Black History Month Healing Circle and
   Networking.* Located in the H.U.B. in ACC. Hosted by TRHT
   -

   *2/4 - 3pm to 4pm: Black History Month Concert featuring Trilium Chamber
   Players. *Located in Krinovitz Recital Hall in Hawkins Hall. Co-hosted
   by the SUNY Plattsburgh Music Department and DEI
   -

   *2/7 - 4:30pm to 5:45pm: Black History Month Guest Speaker and Workshop.*
   Join Dr. Andratesha Fritzgerald as she discusses "Power and Empowerment:
   Recognizing the Importance of Decision-Making and Design." Location
   provided upon registration by contacting
Michelle.bonatti at plattsburgh.edu Co-hosted
   by the NYS Hate & Bias Prevention North Country Regional Council and NYS
   Master Teachers
   -

   *2/12 through 2/14 - 12pm to 2pm each day: "Loving Every Shade of You"
   Valentine's Day tabling event.* Located in Angel College Center Lobby on
   2/12 & 2/14. Located in Hawkins Hall near Einstein's Bagels on 2/13.
   Co-hosted by DEI and Chartwells
   -

   *2/13 - 4pm to 8pm.  Mardi Gras Dinner Party featuring DJ Skippy.*
   Located in Clinton Dining Hall. Co-hosted by DEI and Chartwells
   -

   *2/16 - 10:30am to 2:30pm: Black History Month African-American Read-In.*
   Located in James Augustus Wilson Commons in Champlain Valley Hall. Hosted
   by Sigma Tau Delta
   -

   *2/19 - 2pm to 4pm: Black History Month Field Trip. *Off campus event.
   Transportation available. Join us for a Field Trip to the North Country
   Underground Railroad Museum, group tour, movie, discussion and catered
   lunch. Pre-registration is required by contacting
   diversity at plattsburgh.edu. Co-hosted by DEI and the North Country
   Underground Railroad Museum

Make sure you check the daily digests and the DEI webpage
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/index.html> for a full
schedule of events and ongoing updates.

Please join us in commemorating Black History Month by continuing the
essential work of self-reflection and intentional efforts to promote an
anti-racist stance all year long. It is through these thoughtful and
constructive efforts and conversations that we will become a stronger, more
equitable, more successful SUNY Plattsburgh. And please remember that
education and awareness around diversity and inclusion does not stop or
start in one month. Each of us has a responsibility to make an intentional
effort to be an advocate for justice every day, every month, every year.
This is how we collectively change the narrative!

In appreciation,

Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President

Allison Heard
Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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