Black History Month Celebrated: Feb. 10-16

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Golden Gopher Athletics is proud to celebrate Black History Month over the course of February. Each week, student-athletes, alums, coaches and staff will be highlighted through social media and Gopher Sports. Now in it's second week, Gopher Sports highlighted tennis coach Lois Arterberry, football's Jah Joyner, women's basketball alumna Leah Cotton and assistant director of event management's Chris Reed. Take a look back at what Black History Month means to them.

Week One

We continue to show a spotlights on student-athletes, staff and alumni during Black History Month. @GopherWBB alumni Leah Cotton shares what #BHM means to her. pic.twitter.com/9UC3Q1AF0l
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 15, 2024

"When I think of this theme, I think of talent, expression and liberation. It was a way for us to fight for our liberation and another way to express ourselves." - Assistant Director of Event Management, Chris Reed#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/k8Ljp20sVT
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 14, 2024

Head @GopherWTennis Coach @LoisArterberry reflects on #BlackHistoryMonth and the meaning it holds.

Take a listen📽️ pic.twitter.com/xUdtM5nBcK
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 13, 2024

We continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth @GopherFootball's Jah Joyner speaks on his views of Black History Month, African Americans and the Arts. pic.twitter.com/sBWszEiKfu
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 12, 2024

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