{"id":9254,"date":"2021-02-03T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=9254"},"modified":"2021-02-03T16:02:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T21:02:22","slug":"university-marks-start-of-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2021\/02\/03\/university-marks-start-of-black-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"University Marks Start of Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University community virtually gathered on Monday, February 1 for a flag raising to commemorate the start of Black History Month. Nursing major Loudjie Marie Theodore &#8217;21 performed a beautiful rendition of &#8220;Lift Every Voice and Sing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Celebrated during the month of February, Black History Month highlights the influence of African American culture and individuals throughout history. 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