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From the Archives (page 20)
In the Media: Susan D. Anderson ’75 Speaks to KQED About the Black Miners Bar
“People of African descent have been coming to California since people have been coming to California,” Anderson said.
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Spotlight on CLORGs: Blend Fosters Community and Personal Growth for Mixed Students
Blend’s mission is to provide a safe, supportive space for students who identify as multi-ethnic/racial.
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In the Media: The Progressive Remembers Samella Lewis on Her 100th Birthday
“Lewis’s teachings, writings, curatorial efforts, film productions, political activism, and other activities reflected her tireless commitment to Black artists,” the Progressive notes.
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In the Media: Susan D. Anderson ’75 Speaks to CBS News About Olympian Cornelius Jackson
Susan D. Anderson ’75, history curator and program manager at the California African American Museum, discussed the significance of former Olympian Cornelius Jackson with CBS News.
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In the Media: Kristina Wong’s Solo Show Earns Rave from Los Angeles Times
Comedian and activist Kristina Wong, who is part of this season’s Scripps Presents programming, earned a positive review for her solo show.
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In the Media: Character in Brendan Slocumb’s Hit Novel Based on Rachel Vetter Huang, Los Angeles Times Notes
Author Brendan Slocumb calls mentor and adjunct professor in music Rachel Huang “a life-saving force.”
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Scripps Presents Adds Gabby Giffords to Spring 2023 Program
Gabby Giffords will return to campus for a screening and panel discussion of Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, the 2022 documentary about her gun violence prevention work, aphasia awareness advocacy, and her fight to recover after a 2011 assassination attempt.
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Scripps Remains a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 2022–23
The US Department of State announced that Scripps College remains a top producer of Fulbright students for 2022–23, with seven grants awarded.
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Kelly McCreary to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Kelly McCreary, an actor and producer who currently plays Dr. Maggie Pierce in the hit ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, will deliver the keynote address at Scripps College’s 93rd commencement exercises on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
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Spotlight on Alumnae Series: Nejra Kravic ’21 Supports International Media Literacy
Kravic’s current project centers on a partnership with the Connect Institute, a nonprofit she worked with during her stay in Morocco that aims to empower young Moroccans through informal education.
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