As Alabama A&M University observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, the annual moments of reflection arrive amid renewed national conversations about history, memory and identity. At a time when higher education is increasingly asked to examine how history is taught and understood, these observances remain essential opportunities for learning and dialogue.

2026-01-19T12:00:00-08:00Sign stating Alabama A&M University Historic District: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places near the Bell Tower on The Block/_images/mlkbhmlrhistoricregisteredit.jpgNevin Underscores the Role of History, Higher Education and HBCUs in Shaping National UnderstandingNevinUnderscores the Role of History, Higher Education and HBCUs in Shaping National Understandinghttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/nevin-underscores-the-role-of-history-higher-education-and-hbcus-in-shaping-national-understanding.html