Congratulations to Peyton Lavallee for being this week's student of excellence from the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences!
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Within his lifetime, Smalls experienced slavery, emancipation, and black men casting their first ballots. He stole a ship from the confederacy, became a pilot, then a captain and was eventually elected into the House of Representatives.
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Congratulations to our Track and Field team for dropping five records and having four podium finishers! Read more about it here:
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Alexander Twilight left a significant mark on history. He was the first black man to graduate college, opened the first granite public building in Vermont, and was the first black man to serve in state legislature.
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Marsha P. Johnson was an essential black transgender activist during the gay rights movement. Being on the frontlines at Stonewall and establishing STAR with Sylvia Rivera, she did a lot for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Happy Valentines Day from Alderson Broaddus! Here are some Valentine's cards to send to that special battler in your life! 🥰
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Founder of the 'Chicago Defenders,' Robert Sengstacke Abbott, was one of the first black self-made millionaires. Abbot printed the newspaper to push job opportunities and encourage other black individuals to leave the South and move to Chicago.
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Congratulations to Amir Hodzic for being this week's student of excellence from the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences!
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