February 8, 2010 | Margaret Malmborg

Black History Month Launched with Celebration of Heritage, Culture

Insignia of the Tau Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi, a traditionally black fraternity, were on display during opening ceremonies for Black History Month on Feb. 4. Photo by Margaret Malmborg

<p>The golden boots and other insignia of the Tau Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi, one of the traditionally black fraternities/sororities at UConn. The group's mission and accomplishments were highlighted during the opening ceremonies for Black History Month at the Student Union Ballroom on Feb. 4. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
The golden boots and other insignia of the Tau Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi, one of the traditionally black fraternities/sororities at UConn. The group's mission and accomplishments were highlighted during the opening ceremonies for Black History Month at the Student Union Ballroom on Feb. 4. Photos by Margaret Malmborg
<p>Dr. Willena Price addresses a capacity crowd at the opening ceremony for Black History Month in the Student Union Ballroom on Feb. 4. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
Willena Price, director of the African American Cultural Center, addresses a capacity crowd at the opening ceremony for Black History Month.
<p>Students listen as history professor Jeffrey Ogbar discusses the evolution of Hip-Hop music as the featured presentation for the opening ceremony of Black History Month. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
Students listen as history professor Jeffrey Ogbar discusses the evolution of Hip-Hop music. Ogbar was the featured speaker for the opening ceremony of Black History Month.