Members of the Black Business Student Association Reflect on Black History Month

MBA students answer the question, “What does Black History mean to you?”

February 18, 2022

| by Stanford GSB BBSA

“As someone born in Africa, raised in Canada, and now living in the U.S., I have seen and experienced just how varied Black identity can be — we are far from being a monolith,” says Maka Ngwenya, MBA ’22. “And yet, we share a relentless spirit that allows us to not just survive no matter where we are, but more importantly to thrive.”

Ngwenya is a member of Stanford GSB Black Business Student Association. For Black History Month, she and other students reflected on the question, “What does Black History Month mean to you?”

For media inquiries, visit the Newsroom.

Explore More

April 26, 2024
Written

Maker: United Record Pressing

On the record with Mark Michaels, head of North America’s biggest maker of vinyl LPs.
April 25, 2024
Written

Phil Knight Honored with Uncommon Citizen Award

A dedicated philanthropist and Stanford GSB alum, Knight has provided game-changing support for schools and initiatives across campus.
April 24, 2024
Written

Catherine Roberts Joins Stanford GSB as CCMO

Communications executive has experience across multiple sectors