Our Next Brown Bag Lunch Asks: How is the NAACP Relevant to College Students Today?

You are invited to a Brown Bag Lunch at Blazer Library!

Topic: The Role and Relevancy of the NAACP in the Lives of College Students

Date and Time: Wednesday November 17^th @ 11:00am

Refreshments: Enjoy free light refreshments in the form of cheese, crackers, fruit, and cookies

Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans[1].

Moving beyond history, what role does the NAACP play in the lives of college students today? Is the organization still relevant to young people? And how? These and other thought-provoking questions will be addressed by Dantrea Hampton at the next Brown Bag Luncheon at Blazer Library.

Mrs. Hampton currently serves Kentucky State University as an Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian at Paul G. Blazer Library. She also serves as advisor to the KSU Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She received her B.A. degree from Kentucky State University (KSU) and her M.S.L.S. degree from the University of Kentucky.

Any questions?

Contact Amanda Peach @ 502-597-6824 or amanda.peach@kysu.edu

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[1] http://www.naacp.org/content/main/

Heroes Among Us

Paul Blazer Library is proud to acknowledge two exceptional staff members, Hettie Oldham and Marie Johnson, who received awards from Campus Police Chief Stephanie Bastin at the Kentucky State University Staff Forum today. Hettie received an Award for Valor and Marie received one for Meritorious Service for their heroism in assisting a KYSU colleague in distress this September. We are so proud of them and their selflessness in the face of danger!