Black at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ
The Black at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ 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 ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ
Since 2015, when the project began, these stories and experiences, as well as critical documents and photographs, have been archived on ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ's website and shared in workshops and on walking tours.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 ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ program is coordinated by Daniella Jacob and Jasmine Marshall with support from The Impact Center for Community, Equity and Understanding and ad