Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Richard Plummer
Richard Plummer, our Sharples Sous-chef, is a warm, family man at heart. Born and raised in Clarendon, a rural area
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Malcolm Jenkins and Student Panel Discuss Athletes and Activism
Every year, Swarthmore College celebrates Black History month with a series of events ranging from faculty talks to book signings
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Mikayla Purnell ’22
Mikayla Purnell ’22 is a spirited sophomore from Newark, D.E. An engaged person in all facets of her life, Purnell
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Black Excellence Feature: Tori Knox
Tori Knox ’21 is a junior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in dance performance. She is currently an executive board
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Shelby Billups ’20
Shelby Billups ’20 is a senior majoring in psychology with a cognitive science minor. On campus, she is a researcher
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Coleman Powell ’20
Coleman Powell ’20 is a senior completing an Honors special major in Comparative Racial Politics — a combination of Black
Read moreCelebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Atinuke Lardner ’22
Atinuke Lardner ’22 is the kind of curious person who spends much of her free time delving into “disparate topics,”
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Professor Anthony Foy
Professor Anthony Foy has occupied many roles on campus since 2005, dedicating his time and energy to not only teaching
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Benton Peak
Benton Peak is the Executive Chef and Culinary Director for Sharples Dining Hall and has been working in Swarthmore’s dining
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Spencer Tate ’22
In honor of the anniversaries on campus — the 50th anniversary of the BCC, 50th anniversary of the Black Studies
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