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Delaware Tech Celebrates Black History Month at the Terry Campus

February 27, 2026

麻豆视频 honored the achievements and legacy of African Americans at a Black History Month Luncheon at the Terry Campus in Dover on Feb. 25.

Dr. Paul T. Morris Jr., vice president and campus director, welcomed guests and introduced co-chairs Dr. Reginald Chandler Jr., engineering technologies instructor, and Beatrice Winters, science instructor. Morris reminded attendees that Black History Month is a time to "remember and celebrate the numerous accomplishments of African Americans."

The event's keynote speaker was Command Chief Warrant Officer Ernestine Epps of the Delaware Army National Guard, who made history as the first African American female to hold that position. She shared her journey from foster care to military leadership, highlighting the perseverance and determination that shaped her path. And she emphasized the importance of honoring Black history, encouraging attendees to document their stories and mentor future generations, noting that individuals must honor the past to build a better future.

Epps also shared the mantra she lives by and teaches her children, "You can buy a lesson or you can borrow a lesson." When someone buys a lesson, she said, they pay a price to learn it. When they borrow a lesson, someone else has already paid the price to succeed.

Other highlights of the luncheon included a performance from Central Elementary School students who sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and a poetry reading by Black Student Alliance members Melanie Hall and Seth Kenner, along with co-adviser Clarence Patterson. The poem they read honored Black history and reflected on the previously dedicated Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Garden and its symbolism on campus. The poem ended with, "We build a future firm and supreme by honoring history and continuing the Dream. And together we rise."

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