CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (Feb. 5, 2025) – Ohio University Chillicothe, in collaboration with the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library and the Ross County Chapter of the NAACP, will host a Black History Month program highlighting the theme of African American Labor on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will commence with a meet-and-greet, allowing visitors to view art displayed in the Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery in Bennett Hall while enjoying light refreshments outside the Bennett Hall Auditorium. The main program will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, featuring musical performances from the Unified Choir and an African drum and dance presentation by Dr. Tanya Price.
Dr. Uzoma Miller, assistant professor of African American Studies at Ohio University, will deliver a keynote address titled “Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Humanized and Made Visible: Commemorating the Intersections of Black History and Labor.”
Ohio University will observe Black History Month throughout February with special exhibits and events open to all members of the OHIO community. The national theme for Black History Month 2025, “African Americans and Labor,” emphasizes honoring the past while examining the contributions of African Americans in the workforce and their historical experiences.
Throughout the month, Ohio University will offer a variety of lectures, exhibits, presentations, and events designed to encourage a deeper understanding of Black American history, with a special focus on the role of labor.
All OHIO students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to participate in the Black History Month celebrations.
