It's not every day that you get free, live entertainment in the Caf at Fayetteville State University. But that's exactly what happened Tuesday, January 29th when up and coming Grand Hustle artist, Bobby Ray, better known as B.O.B., held a listening luncheon and interview session in the Caf. …
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Test your knowledge of black history with this quiz, which has a heavy dose of North Carolina history.
1) Who established the celebration of black history in the month of February and why?
2) In what year was Fayetteville State University founded and what was the original name?
3) Race riots broke out in North Carolina in 1898.…
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1) To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.…
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Ever wondered what happened in history at FSU today? You no longer have to be puzzled…
Here are some fun and significant facts that are worth knowing about our Mighty Broncos!
February:
9-13, 1946: Fayetteville State Teacher's College (FSTC) observes Negro History Week
22, 1968: The new Chestnutt Library improves with 450 student seating in the study areas, a book capacity of 125,000 instead of 6,000, a listening service for records, a Xerox copier, and will open eighty hours a week.
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Life should not be taken for granted anymore
Especially because of this new life and what God has in store
For this your new addition a new piece of your heart
The time has come for the family to take part
To do what it is that needs to be done
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