Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of history at the University of Dayton, presented “In the Shadow of the Cross: Excavating the Hidden History of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States” as part of the University of Scranton’s Black History Month programming. From left are Bryn Schofield, coordinator of the university’s College of Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs; Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry at Scranton; and Williams. During February, the University of Scranton hosted lectures, panel discussions, social events, film screenings and other events to celebrate Black History Month.