Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø
The Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø program brings to light the previously hidden stories and experiences of African-American students, staff and faculty at the College. The program draws on .
The History of Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø
Since 2015, when the project began, these stories and experiences, as well as critical documents and photographs, have been archived on ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's website and shared in workshops and on walking tours. The program evolves along with the College and as additional research is conducted, chiefly by students and through the College's Special Collections, and is currently adding a mentoring component.
In the summer of 2018, Impact Center Fellow Jada Ceasar conducted research on the sustainability of the program, looking at peer institutions Mount Holyoke and Smith.
In 2020, coordinator Khari Bowman and that year's tour guides created a virtual tour, which has been presented to a wide range of audiences since.
In the fall of 2021, under the leadership of Fatmata Sesay, tour guides began presenting an in-person tour once again.
The Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø program is coordinated by Daniella Jacob and Jasmine Marshall with support from The Impact Center for Community, Equity and Understanding and additional support from College Archivist Allison Mills.
2024-25 Tour Guides:
Daniella Jacob (Co-head)
Jasmine Marshall (Co-head)
Aishah Abidogun
Amber Hoey
Bea Riley
The Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø tour is currently offered during THRIVE, New Faculty Orientation, Alumnae/i Leadership Summit, Family and Friends Weekend, and Reunion Weekend.
In addition to the above-referenced opportunities, individuals and groups can request tours. In the past, we have had groups who wanted to experience the tour in order to promote dialogue within the department or group. We also welcome faculty who want their students to experience the tour as a component of their course.
Black at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø seeks students to lead tours in the 2024-25 academic year.
Questions? Contact Candice Love at clove1@brynmawr.edu