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Black History Month

In February, 2012, UHV will observe National Black History Month with on-campus exhibits and special community events. Along with the Cultural Council of Victoria, The Victoria College, and the Black History Steering Committee, UHV will co-sponsor events such as the Black History Month Parade, the Black History Heritage Festival, and a History poster contest for area fifth-grade students.

Black History Month Celebration 2012

Many events will be held in February 2012 in honor of National Black History Month. For additional information, please contact Black History Steering Committee Chair James Murphy, Jr. at (361) 582-0385.

5th Grade Poster Contest

The University of Houston-Victoria will participate in the observance of Black History Month by co-sponsoring a poster contest that will be open to all public, private and home-schooled fifth-grade students. The Black History Steering Committee, The Cultural Council of Victoria, and The Victoria College will also sponsor this event.

Each participating school will select 10 poster contest finalists that will be judged in the final competition. The posters will be on display at UHV in the University Center Building during the month of February for public viewing.

For more information about the poster contest, please call the Cultural Council of Victoria at (361) 572-ARTS (2787).

Black History Month Reception

UHV along with VC, The Black History Steering Committee and the Cultural Council of Victoria will host a reception honoring poster contest participants on Friday, February 10, at the University of Houston-Victoria, University Center, Multi-Purpose Room. The public is invited to attend and the winners of the poster contest will be announced. The first place poster winner will receive a Summer Camp Waiver at The Victoria College and $2000 towards college tuition at the University of Houston-Victoria; the second place winner will receive a Summer Camp Waiver at The Victoria College and $1000 towards college tuition at the University of Houston-Victoria; and the third place winner will receive $500 towards college tuition at the University of Houston-Victoria. Four honorable mention awards will also be presented.

(2011 photo gallery)

(2010 photo gallery)

(2009 photo gallery)

Black History Month Parade and Heritage Festival

On Saturday, February 11, the Black History Month parade will begin at Patti Welder Middle School and proceed along North Street to the Victoria Community Center. The parade will feature entries by civic, charitable, governmental, educational, and other organizations.

The Heritage Festival will begin immediately following the parade and will feature food, entertainment, and cultural activities, and is open to the public.

Sponsors - Black History Steering Committee, Cultural Council of Victoria, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria Parks and Recreation Department, and The Victoria College.

For information on the parade: Earnel and Annie Hill (361) 575-5230

For information on the festival: James Murphy, Jr. at (361) 582-0385