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Beyond a Moment, a Movement

Against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and widespread protests for racial justice, six Forever Buffs — students and alumni — and two faculty and staff members share deeply personal stories about racism and injustice on and around campus and illuminate pathways forward. Their storiesÌýareÌýaccompanied by audio recordings of the essayists reading them aloud.Ìý

As contributor and president of the Black Student AllianceÌýRuth WoldemichaelÌý(IntlAf’22) says, “I’m dreaming of a time when this does not have to be the next generation’s fight.â€

By Maria Kuntz, Editor

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Paris Ferribee

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Paris Ferribee

A Blessing and a Curse

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Phillip Hart

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Philip Hart

An American Reckoning on Race

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Ruth Woldemicheal

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Ruth Woldemichael

Fighting to Survive and Thrive

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Obi Onyeali

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Obinna Onyeali

That Could Have Been MeÌýÌýÌý

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Shamika Goddard

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Shamika Goddard

Grace and Dignity through Tech Chaplaincy

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Olivia Pearman

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Olivia Pearman

There Are No Goalposts

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JB Banks

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JB Banks

Freedom Is Not a Physical FightÌý Ìý

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Tanya Web

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Tanya Ennis

Breaking Down the Glass Door, Floor and Ceiling

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