Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College gathered tonight at the Black Student Union for a Galentine’s celebration. The event was filled with fellowship, laughter, and fun activities, including bedazzling.
Organizers emphasized that the event was about more than just accessories. School officials said supporting one another helps boost confidence, strengthen friendships, and improve mental health. Creating safe spaces where young women feel seen, valued, and encouraged is a priority, they added.
School representatives expressed pride in students building each other up and fostering a positive community. The event aligns with the college’s mission to promote empowerment and inclusivity among its students.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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