Miami celebrates Black history with renaming ceremonies
By Abby Bammerlin | February 26, 2021As Black History Month comes to a close, Miami University published two virtual renaming ceremonies honoring its own Black history.
Assistant News Editor Abby Bammerlin is a sophomore from West Chester, Ohio, majoring in journalism and political science. She joined TMS the first semester her freshman year and has never looked back! She was beyond thrilled to be on the editorial staff this semester. She enjoys writing about just about anything but has been focusing on local politics and the Oxford community. When she's not chasing stories, she can be found at Red River Gorge in Kentucky rock climbing. Some of her favorite memories are going down in the fall on weekends with just some climbing equipment and her camera. After Miami, Abby isn't sure what she wants to do, but she knows writing will definitely be a part of it.
As Black History Month comes to a close, Miami University published two virtual renaming ceremonies honoring its own Black history.
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