Sankofa Archives – The Statesman

Spike Lee delivers an authentic and timely lecture at opening of Black History Month

Maya BrownArts MoviesFebruary 9, 2020February 15, 2020

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee joined a packed room of students, faculty and staff as part of the Presidential Lecture Series at the Staller Center. Lee owned his own narrative, was as authentic as can be and said what he wanted to say with no filter.

Stony Brook commemorates the end of Black History Month

Jess StoneburnerFeatured News Top StoryFebruary 25, 2016February 25, 2016

The Black History Month closing ceremony was held in the Student Activities Center Wednesday night, honoring NFL player Will Tye were and keynote speaker Yusef Salaam.

SBU honors activist writers at Black History Month opening ceremony

Christopher CameronFeatured NewsJanuary 28, 2016

Amiri Baraka was the writer most highlighted by the guest speakers during the ceremony, having formerly been professor emeritus of Africana Studies of Stony Brook University.