Celebrating UMKC Athletics: African American History Month in February
2/5/2019 3:35:00 PM | Track and Field
UMKC Athletics is proud to announce a four-part series celebrating African American History during the month of February. Each individual featured is a key member of Roo athletic history and impacting the University in a lasting and positive manner.
African American History Month pays tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. This event was initially a week-long recognition in February that began in 1926. The celebration was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation's bicentennial. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Four-part series includes:
- Week of Feb. 4: Tony Dumas, Men's Basketball (1990 – 1994, 4 seasons) | READ FEATURE STORY
- Week of Feb. 11: Stephanie Worthy, Women's Basketball (1984 – 1985, 2 seasons) | READ FEATURE STORY
- Week of Feb. 18: Dee Dee (Fortman) Johnson, Track and Field (1997 – 2000, 4 seasons) | READ FEATURE STORY
- Week of Feb. 25: Dave Smith, Men's Basketball (1969 – 1973, 5 seasons)
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