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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Joshua Collin ’20

Joshua Collin ‘20 is a senior from Newark, NJ, though he considers Haiti to also be home since both of his parents are Haitian. He is a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology. Collin may be most known for creating

May 7, 2020

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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Thandiwe McMillan ’20

Thandiwe McMillan ’20 is an ambitious creative at Swarthmore. The senior, originally from Brooklyn, NY, transferred to Swarthmore her junior year and has since been a sprinter on the track team, a member of drama board, a wardrobe manager, an assistant for

April 28, 2020

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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 of Jamaica, Plummer came to the United States in 1999 after going to culinary school. He was interested in being in restaurant

March 5, 2020

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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 channels her energy into her studies as a candidate for a double major in the Economics course major and a special major

February 27, 2020

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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 students, but also mentoring them in navigating Swarthmore and beyond. He is an Associate Professor of English Literature, current coordinator of the

December 5, 2019

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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 services for 15 years. Prior to working at Swarthmore, Peaks worked in multiple restaurants and catering services across the Philadelphia area that

November 21, 2019

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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Malcolm Bevans ’22

In honor of the anniversaries on campus — the 50th anniversary of the BCC, 50th anniversary of the Black Studies Program, and 25th anniversary of the Chester Children’s Chorus — the college is Celebrating Black Excellence through programming for this year. The

November 14, 2019

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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Bria Dinkins ’21

Bria Dinkins ’21 is an anthropology major with a double minor in art history and film and media studies. She is treasurer of Rhythm N Motion, a tour guide, and a member of the women’s cross country and track teams. Dinkins, in

November 7, 2019

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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Paul Buchanan ’21

In honor of the anniversaries on campus — the 50th anniversary of the BCC, 50th anniversary of the Black Studies Program, and 25th anniversary of the Chester Children’s Chorus — the college is Celebrating Black Excellence through programming for this year. The

October 31, 2019

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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Emma Morgan-Bennett ’20

In honor of the anniversaries on campus — the 50th anniversary of the BCC, 50th anniversary of the Black Studies Program, and 25th anniversary of the Chester Children’s Chorus — the college is Celebrating Black Excellence through programming for this year. The

October 24, 2019

Celebrating Black Excellence

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Joshua Collin ’20

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Thandiwe McMillan ’20

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Richard Plummer

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Mikayla Purnell ’22

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Professor Anthony Foy

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Benton Peak

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Malcolm Bevans ’22

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Bria Dinkins ’21

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Paul Buchanan ’21

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Emma Morgan-Bennett ’20

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