Black History Month 2021 News Archive

A message from President Michael Benarroch on Black History Month
February 10, 2021 —
'Creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable campus is not a fad'

Donor Relations
Alumnus creates scholarship for Black law students
February 2, 2021 —
The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship is the first scholarship of its kind at UM

Human Resources
UM celebrates Black History Month
January 29, 2021 —
UM Black Alliance (UMBA) invited all students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large to attend the University of Manitoba’s Black History Month Forum
![Alumnus Ben Chutta [BComm(Hons)/15].](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Chutta-150x150.jpg)
Alumni
In the spirit of giving back, Asper alumnus finds meaning through mentorship
January 5, 2021 —
Ben Chutta [BComm(Hons)/15], International Cinema Sales Manager for Irwin Seating Company, has a unique approach that emphasizes hands-on involvement through mentorship

Faculty of Law
Juris Doctor Class of 2020
June 26, 2020 —
Born in Cairo, Egypt to South Sudanese refugees, Elsa Kaka grew up in Winnipeg, inspired towards a life of advocacy by parents who challenged her to venture outside her comfort zone