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As one of the winners of the 2020 Toni Morrison essay contest winners, Phillips will read an essay that honors Morrison.

Without a rigorous competition schedule this fall, the group has used the time to network with alumni and develop a mentoring program with local high school students.

Inspirational words and chalk drawn images on the sidewalks of Wilder Bowl greeted those passing by this past week. This chalk walk exercise resulted in several standout images featured in this week’s photo series.

A signature Afrikan Heritage House program that gives participants the opportunity to hear and learn from Black professionals is making a virtual return.

Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.

The panel session served as a space for faculty to share their perspectives and insights about the recent events.

Daylong event invites the world to remember the life and work of Toni Morrison on her birthday.

An activist and scholar of Africana studies, Maulana Karenga established the holiday in 1966.

In November 1968, the General Faculty of Oberlin College approved the establishment of an Afro-American Studies Program for the following academic year.

Kiéla Nelson ’18 is helping cultivate unique and well-rounded learning experiences for youth in Chicago through teaching and performing.