Black History Celebrated: Feb. 1-8, 2026

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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. In the first week, the Gophers recognized women's gymnast Teryn Crump, Dr. Kirbi Kidd (Sports Psychology) and alumni Simoni Lawrence (football) and Kaitlyn Long (women's track).

Celebrate Black History Month with us! 〽️

Hear from Gopher Women's Track and Field Student-Athlete Kaitlyn Long on what the month means to her! #SkiUMah #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/zZNVQKmR56
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 6, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month with us!

Hear from Dr. Kirbi Kidd from the Sports Psychology department!#SkiUMah #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/SDXBFV2eX5
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 5, 2026

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with us!

Today, we highlight Gopher Football Alumnus Simoni Lawrence. @GopherFootball #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/VWgZGCFyGH
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 3, 2026

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with us!

Today, we highlight Gopher Gymnast Teryn Crump! @GopherWGym #BlackHistory Month pic.twitter.com/o31E8Jqu0T
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 2, 2026

Honoring the voices, stories, and impact that make us great.

Throughout Black History Month, Gopher Athletics will highlight Black student-athletes, staff, alumni, and coaches—plus special events and moments across February.

Read the full story now: https://t.co/LICCyrDuWY pic.twitter.com/qPK02Cindh
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 1, 2026

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