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will be showcased. He graduated from The W in the fall of 2020.

Phillips' work will be from his Color Contrast series. The series focuses on colors vs. matte and glossy surfaces with abstract lines.

“When I'm working on this series, I'm often thinking about creating movement along the surface of the form to help to bring an appreciation for the shape of the piece,” Phillips said.

Phillips, who works at Steel Dynamics in Columbus, did a two- day workshop that included an artist talk in October 2022 in San Francisco. He has his own ceramic studio in Crawford. This will be his second exhibition at The W since he graduated.

Phillips also has been published in two magazines and two books, including “Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists,” which was released in November 2022. He said he is forever grateful to all of his art professors at The W for their encouragement and support.

The exhibition at The W Galleries is one of nine events scheduled for the month- long celebration that honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U. S. history.

Santania Thompson, who is president of the Young Black Leaders Association and Delta Sigma Theta, which are sponsoring multiple events, said The W's Black History Month kicks off Feb. 1 with “Express Yourself.” The event will focus on mental health and how African Americans can change the stigmatization placed on mental health within communities. It also will address generational trauma and how African Americans can overcome that.

Thompson also highlighted “For the Culture Game Night” at 6 p. m. Feb. 7, in Cochran Ballroom. The Young Black Leadership Association will serve as host for the event, which will be an outlet for students across the campus to engage with one another through exciting cultural games.

The Young Black Leadership will serve as host for “This Is How We Do It,” the 2nd annual talent show, at 6 p. m. Feb. 21, in Nissan Auditorium. This event is a chance for The W students to showcase their talent while celebrating Black History Month 90's style, which is why the show is named after the song by Montell Jordan that was a hit in 1995. The W students can sign up for this event by Jan. 27. Cash prizes will be given to the winners.

A list of The W's events for Black History Month appears below.

2/1

Express Yourself 6:30 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium Omicron Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, NPHC, & IDEAL Woman

2/6-3/17

Art Exhibitions in The W Galleries, Summer Hall Evonté Shepherd, Portraits / Stephen Phillips, Ceramics MUW Galleries

2/7

Game Night 6 p.m. in Cochran Ballroom

Young Black Leaders Association

2/8

All we do is Step, Stroll, & Hop? What is Black Greek? 7 p.m. in Fant MPR

National Pan-Hellenic Council

2/13

Black History Celebration Concert 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall

The W Jazz Ensemble

2/16

Food as a Resistance 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium Honors College, Fant Library, & Culinary Arts Institute 2/21

Talent Show 6 p.m. Nissan Auditorium

Omicron Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, & IDEAL Woman

2/22

Idea Book Talk on Across that Bridge on Zoom at noon Fant Library

2/28

Movie Night at the Tiered Classroom 6 p.m. in Fant Library

History, Politics, and Geography Society

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