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INSPIRED BY THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION OF AFRICANA STUDIES
AT
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, HELD APRIL
4-7, 2019, THIS SITE EXISTS TO
SUPPORT EXCELLENCE IN BLACK LIFE
AND FOSTER COMMUNITY AMONG
ALL WHO ARE CONNECTED TO
WILLIAMS COLLEGE. |
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A S P E C I A L A N N I V E R S A R Y C E L E B R A T I O N |
1969
2019 |
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WHAT WAS AFR50? | FOUR SPECIAL DAYS | REFLECTIONS | THE 15 DEMANDS |
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DAY 4 |
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Event - D4E1 |
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The Response:
Gospel Brunch & Send Off
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Goodrich Hall , 10 am - 12 noon
*registered and invited guests only |
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CULMINATION OF THE FIRST 50 YEARS |
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A SUNDAY BRUNCH - That Fed Body and Soul THE FINAL GATHERING
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Professor Rhon Manigualt-Bryant welcomed the morning crowd, shared her thoughts on the four day event, and thanked participants for making the 50th Anniversary celebration meaningful, affirming, and sacred. |
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There was Lifting of Spirits . . . ALUMNI STEPPED FORWARD
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We had no Choir, but we definitely had Church. |
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Offerings of Gratitude and Praise were Raised . . .
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Jacqueline Laughlin '75 led the gathering in thanking the AFR50 organizers for an extraordinary event.' |
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. . . and Scripture was fulfilled: "And a little child shall lead them." ISAIAH 11:6
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"Don't forget to get your hopes up too high."
The words of a five-year old instructor-in-training and AFR50 helper. |
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AFR50 | Four Day Overview | Previous Day (Day 3) | Go to Top
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BLACK WILLIAMS 50 PLUS is a presentation of
Dan Perkins, a cultural historian and
business diversity consultant; and a
proud member of the Class of 1978.
Throughout his professional life, Dan
Perkins has been a Minority Business
Advocate (MBA); connecting people,
businesses and communities for good.
Copyright 2019. All Rights
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