Since 1976, Black History Month has been the month where African-Americans commemorate the hardships and struggles that have brought them to today.

Although this celebrated month shows the strength in the African-American people, students begin contemplating the sole purpose of this annual celebration.

African-American graduating senior Diona E. Burnett, said, “I feel Black History Month should be celebrated everyday rather than just a month.  I appreciate having it though because I appreciate my ancestors.”

The constant debate within African-American culture is the need for Black History Month. Though when it comes to events held on campus to honor Black History Month, they are appreciated.

“The events on campus are important and they make me proud to be an African-American being that we can celebrate our ancestors.” Burnett said.

Senior Ure Egbuho said she feels the designated month is vital to the awareness of a culture.

“I think it is important to have the events on campus as well.” Egbuho said. “It’s a part of our history that needs to be acknowledged.”

With all of the black organizations on campus, events are sure to come about in celebration of Black History Month.

Delta Sigma Theta member Liku Madoshi says her organization will be hosting two events on campus called “Crimson & Crème” on Feb. 28 and also a women’s shelter event on Feb. 23.

Kappa Alpha Psi member DeVonn Smith says his organization will be hosting the event called “Women’s Appreciation Night” on Feb. 14. It will be held in the Summit room from 7 to 9p.m.

Vanessa Walker, newsletter and program assistant of the Multi-Cultural Center, says the Multi-Cultural Center is working on a Martin Luther King Jr. display inside of the center.

“Not too many people know that Dr. King actually came to Sac State several decades ago.” Walker said. “He came during the civil rights movement and did a very big speech here.”

She also says that bits of the history are available for all to see. The transcript of the speech is available for people to read and there are plenty of pictures from the event for people to see as well.

The Martin Luther King Jr. display will be up until the end of February when Black History Month concludes.

As the month unfolds, clubs like Black Student Union release information on the events they are hosting.