Cue You S7: E2 Black History Month and a new club on campus
Katey Flynn and Tristan Graham report on the Black History Month commemoration at QU and a group seeking to establish a campus chapter of a national organization.
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Quincy University honors Augustus Tolton during Black History Month
“This brings tears to my eyes because when he came back escorted back with a train down here and when he arrived at the church, the people were gathered all around to welcome him back even though he was in a casket. So he had a big celebration for the life and person he became and he was,” Fr. John Doctor said.
Read moreQU Athletics recognizes Black History Month with new video presentation
Quincy University honors Black History Month by playing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before games and showcasing a video celebrating influential Black figures, fostering education and reflection within the campus community.
Read moreFrom Slave to Priest: Quincy’s Father Tolton
Father Augustus Tolton rose from the life of a slave to become the first recognized African-American Catholic priest in the US. Much of this life was spent in Quincy, Illinois.
Read moreCUE YOU S3: E1 Social Justice Week
Jay Hammel, Chloe Nott and Michele Barletta sit down and discuss Social Justice Week and the events that are planned to happen on campus this week (Feb 1-5). They also touch on social inequalities and the importance of Black History Month.
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