In pictures: Block party celebrates Black History Month
February 27, 2023 | by Brian Quijada, UP photo editor
Members of the Man Up organization preparing and grilling food at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
Lamar University’s African American organizations hosted a Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park.
Female students play tug-of-war against each other at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
The event included games such as Giant Jenga, cornhole and tug-of-war.
Students play cornhole while they wait for their food at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
Ramond Stevens, New Orleans, La. sophomore, said he enjoys seeing the Black History Month events on campus.
“Man, I feel great,” he said. “It’s cool seeing everybody come together and have a good time.”
Members of the Woman to Woman organization sold pastries at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
DJ TJ provided music and students danced by while they waited for their food at various tents around the park.
DJ TJ spins the turntables to provide music at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
Trevon Sanchez, Houston junior, said he feels Lamar has done a lot to give Black History Month good exposure.
“They gave us an opportunity to come out here and support our Black organizations and Black business owners on campus, so it's been pretty good,” he said.
Alpha Phi Alpha member Chase Cotton grills food for the students at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.A Nigerian Student Association member gives out food to students at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.Students play tug-of-war against each other at the Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park. UP photo by Brian Quijada.
