Alex Haley Discusses Roots at Howard University Event
Alex Haley spoke at Crampton Auditorium Washington DC on February 21 as part of the Liberal Arts Council Project Awareness Speaker Series. He traced Roots origins from Kunta Kinte to Chicken George and his own life in the Coast Guard and as a writer.
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Feelin' Good brings history of Black music to Roberts Center
Doreen L. Cook reports the UGBC Cultural Committee presented the National Theatre Company production Feelin' Good on February 2 at 8 pm in the Roberts Center. The performance traces gospel origins to blues and soul with scenes from plantation to Harlem Apollo Theatre, featuring Gwen Sumter and Luther Fontane.
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BCGrad Phil Jackson Named Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Phil Jackson has become Boston College's Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Minority Students, succeeding Sydney Holloway. A Boston native and BC alumnus, he urges better access to aid information, stronger support services, and a proportional budget increase to match enrollment while promoting walk in access and counselor support for minority students. He notes a 10 percent quota may affect future minority admissions and stresses prioritizing essentials over luxuries in student funds. His office is Lyons Hall, 210 on a walk in basis.
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