Written by Ninah Jackson and Ryleigh Roberts “Imagine, if you will, that in hopes of making your way to some not-so-far-off destination, you board a flight and find yourself lucky enough to get bumped up to first class. You sit… Read moreDr. Jared Ball: Lecture and Q/A
Sustaining Social Movements marks a time when we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the influential figures who stood alongside him. Throughout January, the MLK Week Committee curates a series of events celebrating the… Read moreMLK Week: Makerspace Event
Author’s Note: Martin Luther King Jr. Week is an annual campus community gathering to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through learning, discussion, community engagement and art. The theme for this year is “Sustaining Social… Read more“Beneath the Mountain: The Fight to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal & Build An Anti-Prison Movement”
Bucknell Alum Frank Wood ’62 joined us virtually to reflect on his experience during his time on campus as a student from 1957 to 1962. Frank Wood graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering, was the first Black student President elected in Phi Lam (now Chi Phi) fraternity, and participated on the swim team, which won their first championship in 1960. After graduation, Wood traveled the world working in chemical engineering, energy services, consulting for Eastern European countries, and photography.
About the Author: Ninah Jackson is a junior at Bucknell University, double-majoring in Education and Critical Black Studies. In addition to being an intern with the Griot Institute, she is the Chief of Staff of the Black Student Union, a Humanities… Read moreFaculty Spotlight 🔦: Interview with Dr. Cassie Osei, Assistant Professor of History
