The Lift Every Voice Awards winners pose for a photo after the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration Tuesday. From left to right are Morris Stocks, Lydia Jones, in place of her husband Chancellor Dan Jones, Susan Grayzel and Charles Ross.
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The University of Mississippi held its Black History Month Kickoff Celebration Wednesday at the Student Union.
A performance by the UM Gospel Choir preceded the delivery of the kickoff address by assistant sociology professor Barbara Combs and the presentation of the Lift Every Voice Awards.
The observance of Black History Month is ongoing at Ole Miss, and a full schedule of events is available through the UM Communications website.
Barbara Combs delivers the kickoff address during the ceremony Tuesday.
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The UM Gospel Choir performs during Tuesday’s events.
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- Donald Cole speaks during the Black History Months Kickoff Celebration.
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