February is Black History Month, which began in 1926 as Negro History Week. Today, Black History Month is observed in the United States and other countries as a celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of people with African and Caribbean heritage to every segment of our society.
This month, Princeton Engineering spoke with two undergraduates: Abiola Boloaji, a junior majoring in electrical and computer engineering who leads Princeton’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers; and sophomore Matthew Okechukwu, a computer science major who is passionate about celebrating his African heritage and inspiring more Black students to explore STEM fields.
For more information on Black History Month from Princeton University, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/news/2025/02/10/black-history-month-2025-eddie-glaude-jr-james-baldwin-library-douglass-day.
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