Black History 4 Seasons

Black History 4 Seasons

UMass Dartmouth's Black History 4 Seasons Council focuses on engaging students and the broader community in deeper conversations and ongoing dialogue about the Black experience. The Council collaborates with various colleges, departments, and community partners to host events that honor the contributions of Black Americans in literature, music, politics, social justice, theater, and visual arts.

Black History 4 Seasons Events

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UMassD fosters diversity and inclusion

Students and alums discuss how the Black History 4 Seasons Council, Frederick Douglas Unity House, & mentors help pave the way to success. Check out their stories and join us at an upcoming event.

Antz Lee Francois
Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead

Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.
Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Honors College student creates campus program that advocates for others

Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school
Alexander Nwonye
Alexander Nwonye '22

Preparing for a career in computer engineering
Chidinma Irabor
Chidinma Irabor ’22

Discovering a passion for art
Spencer Berryman, marketing major at UMass Dartmouth
Spencer Berryman ’21: The art of communication

Faculty mentors, community service work, and a Dell EMC workshop help Spencer find the confidence to pursue a bright future.
Ian Mwalago, business school student and Dell-EMC intern
Ian Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of tech

Ian Mwalago shares how finding an on-campus mentor and participating in the UMassD/Dell-EMC "Changing the Faces of Technology STEM Leadership" collaboration has positioned him for success.
Stephanie Mireku
Stephanie Mireku '11: "I hope to be able to influence the next generation of UMassD alumni”

Worcester native connects success to her UMassD experience
Abderahmane Naidjate is a junior majoring in engineering at UMassD
Abderahmane Naidjate '21: Fortune 500 intern

Being involved in a student organization for young professionals has helped Abderahmane, a computer engineering major, hone his leadership skills and land internships with two Fortune 500 companies.
Dell EMC panelists
DELL EMC recruits students of color to tech field

Dell EMC executives and a panel of young professionals recently visited UMassD to recruit students of color and discuss the importance of having men and women of diverse backgrounds in the tech field.

Partner with us

If you are interested in partnering with the Council, or if you are planning an event that you would like to have added to our calendar, please contact Peggy Dias at 508.999.8791 or mdias@umassd.edu.