Fresno State, committed to honoring the diversity of its student body, faculty and staff, will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with an array of public events.

At a commemoration ceremony on Jan. 22 for the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro told attendees that every member of the campus community plays a role in fostering an inclusive environment of respect, kindness, collaboration and accountability where all can thrive.

Some events in recognition of Black History Month include:

• Black History Month exhibition, featuring student, faculty and staff artwork, all month at the Dean’s Gallery of the College of Arts and Humanities.
• Grapevine Magazine exhibition, Feb. 3 through March 30, Pete P. Peters Ellipse Balcony Gallery on the third floor of the Henry Madden Library. This exhibition honors the voices of African Americans in the Central Valley from 1969 to 1982, the active years of the local Grapevine Magazine. A public reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.
• Black History Month Kick-Off, presented by the Cross Cultural and Gender Center African American Programs and Services, from noon to 1 p.m. at the USU Balcony.

Visit Fresno State News for a full list of events.