By Rudy Peters
In February, Pacific Union College hosted a powerful and uplifting Black History Day Celebration centered on the theme, “Echoes of Hope: Our Faith, Our Story, Our Tomorrow.”
Planned and presented by the African American Ministries Department of the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the convocation-style event was designed to affirm African American students and educate and inspire the broader campus community. From the opening moments, the atmosphere was one of reverence, pride, and unity as students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to reflect on the enduring legacy and vibrant future of African Americans in America.
The highlight of the day was the worship convocation featuring guest speaker Dr. Myron Edmonds, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, whose message called the audience to remember the resilience of those who came before and to embrace their responsibility to shape tomorrow with courage and faith. His sermon wove together biblical truth, historical reflection, and contemporary challenge, reminding attendees that hope is not passive—it is lived, embodied, and passed forward. The celebration was further elevated by a stirring musical presentation from Dynamic Praise of Oakwood University. Their harmonies filled the sanctuary with spiritual depth and cultural richness, drawing the congregation into heartfelt praise and reflection.
The gathering concluded with a renewed sense of community and shared commitment to honor the past, empower the present, and inspire the future. The event showed how intentional spaces that celebrate heritage, foster understanding, and strengthen faith across the campus community are important.
Featured in Northern Lights, March 26, 2026
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