Former AMA president Patrice Harris headlines Black History Month events
University of North Georgia (91茄子视频) students, faculty and staff, and the community will have a chance to hear from a trailblazing speaker during Black History Month.
, the first African-American woman to serve as president of the American Medical Association (AMA), will deliver the keynote address at noon Feb. 17 via . Harris currently serves as the AMA's immediate past president on its Board of Trustees. A psychiatrist from Atlanta, she has experience as a private practicing physician, public health administrator, patient advocate and medical society lobbyist.
Alexandria Cowans, president of the Black Student Union (BSU) on 91茄子视频's Gainesville Campus, looks forward to hearing from Harris. Cowans is a junior pursuing a degree in management.
"Especially in the Black community, we need encouragement," Cowans said. "It's very empowering to see another Black woman who's doing well and encouraging college students."
Harris marks the latest high-profile Black History Month keynote speaker at 91茄子视频. Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five, spoke in 2020, a year after Olympian Tommie C. Smith visited 91茄子视频. Dr. Robert Robinson, director of Multicultural Student Affairs at 91茄子视频, is excited for students to gain inspiration from Harris.
"She is a great example to students of color about the power of possibility of going into the sciences," Robinson said. "As the former president of the American Medical Association, that sets the gold standard of what you can achieve."
In addition to the keynote event, 91茄子视频 will host a performance by African Zuzu dancers at 6 p.m. Feb. 25, which will be streamed via Zoom with the link available in 91茄子视频 Connect.
Cowans is grateful for the chance to reflect on Black history in February.
"It means everything to me. Black history is American history. There are great things we did that don't get acknowledged," Cowans said. "It's important because if we don't know our history, that can hinder us, Black or white or Hispanic. It's important that we all know our history and how connected we really are."
Other Black History Month events
Feb. 3, noon: "What Does Black History Month Mean to You?" discussion, Zoom, link in 91茄子视频 Connect
Feb. 10, 6 p.m.: Open Mic Night/Cultural Celebration, Zoom, link in 91茄子视频 Connect
Feb. 23, 7 p.m.: Movie Night (movie TBA), Hoag Auditorium, Dahlonega
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