CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Ohio University Chillicothe, in collaboration with the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library and the Ross County Chapter of the NAACP, will present a Black History Month program centered on the contributions of African Americans in labor. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Bennett Hall.
Attendees will have the opportunity to begin the evening with a meet-and-greet, where they can view artwork on display at the Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery and enjoy light refreshments outside the Bennett Hall Auditorium. The main program will commence at 7 p.m., featuring a performance by the Unified Choir and an African drum and dance presentation by Dr. Tanya Price.
Dr. Uzoma Miller, assistant professor of African American Studies at Ohio University, will deliver a talk titled “Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Humanized and Made Visible: Commemorating the Intersections of Black History and Labor.” His presentation will explore the impact of African American labor movements and their historical significance.
Ohio University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a series of exhibits, lectures, and events designed to engage the OHIO community in exploring the theme of “African Americans and Labor.” The 2025 national theme aims to honor the past while examining the lasting influence of Black labor in shaping history.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents are encouraged to participate in the month-long activities, which will highlight the resilience and achievements of Black Americans in the workforce and beyond.