UC Student-Athletes Celebrate Black History Month

CINCINNATI - Throughout the month of February, University of Cincinnati student-athletes from all sports have discussed the meaning and importance of being a black student-athlete and celebrating Black History Month.

Here are their quotes.  

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, all month long, you'll hear from our #Bearcats athletes on what it means to them.

Up first, @GoBearcatsFB's Jarell White. pic.twitter.com/PQoPm47nDV

— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) February 1, 2019

"I envision a day where equality for all races, genders and sexualities is no long a constant battle." - @dee_picou#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth#CultureOfExcellence pic.twitter.com/scVBL3VyKq

— Cincinnati W-Soccer (@GoBearcatsWSOC) February 4, 2019

Tai continues to use his platform to be a role model for younger generations.#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/Q2HKEAA6Vi

— Cincinnati Swim-Dive (@GoBearcatsSWIM) February 5, 2019

"I am grateful and fortunate enough to play a sport that not many black people participate in." - Morgan Dukes#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/JQCZ44v5z1

— Cincinnati Lacrosse (@GoBearcatsLAX) February 7, 2019

Austin strives for goals that, "many before me did not have the chance to pursue."#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/NQXK1AJsY2

— Cincinnati TF & XC (@GoBearcatsTFXC) February 11, 2019

"Without those who fought for us, we would still face challenges within our society & would not be able to experience the current freedom we have." - Dondrae Bremner#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth#WEAREUC pic.twitter.com/qYxTxSMT8g

— Cincinnati Baseball (@GoBearcatsBASE) February 12, 2019

Noah is using his platform as a student-athlete to become a role model for others.#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/et9ziVFgyZ

— Cincinnati M-Soccer (@GoBearcatsMSOC) February 15, 2019

"The tireless efforts they gave for that period of time affected the rest of American history forever." #Bearcats #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/xzK8pHC0MH

— Bearcats SASS (@GoBearcatsSASS) February 18, 2019

Shannon continues to be an example on & off the court!#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/vJee4fy8Oz

— Cincinnati VBall (@GoBearcatsVB) February 19, 2019

"Because of my experiences, I want to become someone that the younger generation looks up to." - Cane#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/cHszzK8g1F

— Cincinnati Men's Hoops (@GoBearcatsMBB) February 20, 2019

Taking advantage of opportunities and striving to be a role model for others, Trevon continues to use his platform to better himself & others.#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/U2ubUpd7Yi

— Cincinnati Men's Hoops (@GoBearcatsMBB) February 21, 2019

Perry sheds light on how he approaches each day & the impact of being a black student-athlete.#Bearcats| #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/rWUfHLFfOL

— Bearcats SASS (@GoBearcatsSASS) February 22, 2019

"I get to prove that I do not only entertain people with my talents but that I can bring change in the community." - Angelica Lightfoot#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/cKisbB8Tt6

— Cincinnati TF & XC (@GoBearcatsTFXC) February 25, 2019

"I see myself on a pedestal to show youth that you can beat the odds, you don't have to be a statistic and you can be whatever you work to be." - Darrick Forrest#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/7EmG6UGYGt

— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) February 26, 2019

"Being a black student-athlete with a bachelors degree and having the opportunity to pursue a masters degree while competing in a sport I love is my most compelling accomplishment. My story is still being written." - Monique Thompson#Bearcats | #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/uAiaRmu7YF

— Cincinnati W. Hoops (@GoBearcatsWBB) February 28, 2019