From Miami to Claremont, Pomona professor Eric Hurley’s lifelong dedication to improving Black education

Inspired by his upbringing, Pomona Professor Eric Hurley researches educational inequality among African American children.

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‘Sworn to secrecy’: Professor Angela Davis’ Teaching at the 5Cs

Some faculty, students and staff might recall Angela Davis’ recent visit in 2021 for a talk at Pomona College or her 2016 visit to Scripps College as a guest speaker, but few remember her as a lecturer at the 5Cs.

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In the ’70s, 5Cs dismissed student requests for increased Black enrollment

In the 1960s, Black Students in Claremont were promised increased enrollment. 5C enrollment went back on their commitment, writes Averi Sullivan PO ’23.

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Death of BSC births OBSA and 5C Black Studies Department

Ten years after its creation, the Black Studies Center was dissolved, leaving the Office of Black Student Affairs and the Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies in its place, writes Averi Sullivan PO ’23.

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Leaders of 5C Black student organizations plan social and educational events for Black History Month

This February, Black student organizations across the 5Cs. Each club works to empower Black student voices across the campuses. Many of them address important issues such as student inclusivity and education of the Black experience in the United States.

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‘From Baltimore to Broadway’: How Bryan Terrell Clark persevered to stage and film stardom

Actor Bryan Terrell Clark was a guest speaker at a forum hosted by Scripps College in the Garrison Theater this past weekend. A seasoned actor, Clark is best known on the stage for playing George Washington in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” as well as Marvin Gaye in “Motown: The Musical” and Cory in “Fences” opposite Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett at the Pasadena Playhouse.

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Kicking off Black History Month with ‘The Black Experience in Design’

The Hive ushered in Black History Month with The Black Experience in Design. Spotlighting black educators, artists, and designers, the panel opened up a conversation about how Black experiences have been ignored, and how students can use design to visualize Black futures.

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