Charles Broussard and other panelist members during 鈥楥elebrating African Americans in Industry: Panel Discussion鈥 event.
Charles Broussard and other panelist members during 鈥楥elebrating African Americans in Industry: Panel Discussion鈥 event.

In observance of Black History Month, 91制片厂 (91制片厂) is hosting a series of exciting student events throughout February. Highlighting the rich history and cultural impact of African Americans, these events all lead up to the featured community event, 鈥楢frican Americans in Industry 鈥 Refineries and Engineering鈥 on Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Center.

To kick off the observation, 91制片厂 hosted our 鈥楥elebrating African Americans in Industry: Panel Discussion,鈥 which featured several local African American community leaders involved in various industries including process technology, construction and more. Charles Broussard, construction project manager and land acquisition manager for Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, was among the panelists who shared their wisdom and knowledge with students.

鈥淲e discussed colorism, women in industry and they [students] asked what our motivations were when seeking a profession,鈥 said Broussard. 鈥淭hese events indicate that the college and the people in industry actually care about the outcome of these students.鈥

The community is invited to attend the featured event, 鈥楢frican Americans in Industry 鈥 Refineries and Engineering鈥 on Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. This event will feature guest speaker, Bo Hunter, the first African American process operator at a Texas City refinery.

To learn more about 91制片厂鈥檚 Black History Month observations, visit www.com.edu/bhm.