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Celebrating Black Excellence

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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

October 24, 2019
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