Black History Month 2022

This month, we celebrate “Black History Month.” Black History Month pays honor to the millions of African Americans who have worked to achieve full citizenship in American society.
Diversity Champion
Faculty/Staff
Dr. Jualynne Dodson
Dr. Jualynne Dodson, an MSU Sociology professor, is an award-winning scholar who has dedicated her career to studying the religion and culture of African descendant peoples in the Americas.
Diversity Torch
Student
Jen Fry
Jen Fry is a social-justice educator and Ph.D. student in the MSU Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. Her research focuses on sports geography, centering the racial experiences of professional Black volleyball players in Europe.
Diversity Spotlight
Alumni
Faron Paramore
Faron Paramore. a graduate of the MSU School of Criminal Justice, is the 22nd Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service. Paramore oversees the agency's daily investigative and protective operations. He is trusted and respected for his integrity and ethics.