The Alumni/ae of Color Network (AoC) aims to amplify BIPOC narratives *Opinions expressed here are our own and not those of BB&N, its affiliates or employees.*
Our founding director Milyna Phillips ‘99 wrote an article titled “In Practice: Creating a Safe Space for BIPOC Alumni” about building the Alumni/ae of Color Network — and it was published in the NAIS Winter 2022 edition of Independent Schools Magazine!
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AoC Spotlight features alum of color speaking about their experiences. Meet Sarah Diaz ‘10 doctoral candidate at Columbia school of social work.
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AoC Spotlight features Alumni/ae of Color speaking on the ways our alma mater has influenced their life experiences. Today we’re proud to introduce Eun-Joung Lee ’91.
Check out our website for the rest of EJ’s Spotlight & DM us to be featured!
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BB&N Alumni of Color: We need your voices for two important volunteer committees in 2021-22: Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards rep (1x) AND the AoC Steering Committee. Be in the rooms where decisions are being made. Click on for more info.
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Being a father can take on many forms, and fatherhood was tough this past year. Today we salute your resilience as we celebrate all those who are loved and admired by little ones.
And to everyone who struggles to navigate this day we see you, and salute your resilience too ❤️
Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday; some people are overjoyed, others are angered by the performative nature of this act. Either way, we think it’s important to understand the history behind Juneteenth head over to our Insta for more!
“No matter how difficult a dinner may become once you mention Palestine, it will never be as hard as the reality Plestinians live.” Mohammed El-Kurd
This can be a difficult conversation for most people, but it’s an important one. Not sure where to start? Check our link in bio.
Join us for a Reunion Weekend Event this Sunday, May 16th from 11am - 12pm EST!
This virtual event is open to all alumni/ae of color & faculty of color in the BB&N community. Come for some trivia, community building activities, and more!
Register via link in bio!!
To all of the maternal nurturers: those who have given birth, to those who have not, to adoptive moms, step-moms, soon to be moms, dad-moms, mom’s who have lost, moms who are waiting to be blessed; to the aunties, grandmas, sisters and friends, caregivers guardians:
“By putting people of color in competition with one another, the myth distracts us from striving together toward liberation for all.” @learnforjustice
It’s crucial we examine these stereotypes & false narratives in our anti-racist journey. Links in bio #deivocab#modelminority
Thank you to all who joined us for Centering BIPOC Voices: A Conversation with Angela Davis & Nikki Giovanni!
We thank Dr. Jennifer Price, Leila Bailey-Stewart, Christina Dominique-Pierre, Avik Sarkar ’19, and everyone who sent in questions to ask during the webinar.
“I am extremely excited about this next chapter with the Boston Red Sox as it represents the club’s commitment to improving our impact in the social justice space," says Bekah Salwasser '97 about her promotion. https://t.co/gsQga3XRwj