{"id":9368,"date":"2026-02-17T20:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/?p=9368"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:48:54","slug":"students-reflect-on-legacy-and-culture-during-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2026\/02\/17\/students-reflect-on-legacy-and-culture-during-black-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Reflect on legacy and culture during Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 February is Black History Month<\/a>, a time dedicated to recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some students at Troy University are taking time to reflect on what the month means to them and how its message continues beyond February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For freshman Seth Walker, Black History Month represents legacy and honoring the sacrifices made by those who came before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe remembrance of what people sacrificed and kind of knowing that they left that legacy behind to give me an opportunity,\u201d Walker said. \u201cHopefully I can continue to make those same sacrifices to give somebody the same opportunities that I had.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Other students said Black culture plays a significant role in shaping identity and connection. Music, in particular, is often highlighted as a powerful cultural influence. Student business owner, Keyshon Reynolds, said rhythms in music are sometimes the beat that keep him going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Music usually sets the tone for the place you are and the room you’re in,” Reynolds explained. “Music has always been a go-to for me. Good and bad times, I can always go to music to create something for me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE FROM TROJANVISION: Rosa Parks Museum celebrates civil rights icon\u2019s 113th birthday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students also emphasized the sense of community found within Black culture. Sophomores Khelsea Stone and Gabby Mims said gestures \u2014 even among strangers \u2014 create a bond that transcends location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe don\u2019t have to know each other,\u201d Stone said. \u201cWe\u2019ll send a wave, a head nod, or say hey. It doesn\u2019t matter where you go, you\u2019re always going to find someone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Walker added that food and music remain some of his favorite expressions of Black culture, describing them as both inspirational and deeply rooted in tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many students, Black History Month is also a time to recognize personal role models. Mims says her mother\u2019s influence continues to inspire her to create change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSeeing how great my mom, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, is and everything she does makes me want to do better,\u201d Mims said. \u201cIt inspires me even more.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Although Black History Month is recognized in February, many students agree the importance of honoring Black history, culture, and legacy extends far beyond a single month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) \u2014 February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. <\/p>\n

Some students at Troy University are taking time to reflect on what the month means to them and how its message continues beyond February.<\/p>\n

For freshman Seth Walker, Black History Month represents…<\/p>\n

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