Dr. Roslyn Artis, President of Benedict College, will share her insights during a session titled “Why Does Black History Month Matter” at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 28 in Ferguson Auditorium on the Asheville campus. The event is free and open to the public. This session will explore the value of Black History month in our current "post-racial" society, exploring the value and diversity of ideas and opinions on the subject.
Benedict College is a four-year historically black, liberal arts college located in Columbia, South Carolina. HBCU Digest selected Dr. Artis as the 2018 Female President of the Year and the Columbia Regional Business Report recognized her as one of the 2018 Women of Influence and 2018 Most Influential.