"For Us By Us" - Patrick Johnson kicks off Black History month

February 6, 2024
Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson, Assistant Professor in American Multicultural Studies, kicked off Black History month by speaking at SSU's the HUB and was featured in the Press Democrat.

The theme of this year's celebrations is "Black Art: For Us By Us". Johnson spoke of the importance for Black students to allow themselves to enjoy Black art, and not to worry about how others perceive them and their enjoyment of that art. 

Johnson was also the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration at CrossWalk Community Church in Napa. 

Check out all of the events happening on campus for Black History Month.