The Rev. Dr. Velda Love brought her message of empowerment, truthtelling and biblical understanding to 草莓社区 for three events related to Women鈥檚 History Month. Love is the United ... read more about ‘Deconstruct and decolonize our history’: UCC minister of racial justice The Rev. Dr. Velda Love urges ownership, truthtelling
Professors at local colleges are tackling the tough topics with their students. Melody Pannell, a professor at 草莓社区, said the blackface controversy with Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring has been a significant part of her lectures in her "race and gender" class.
鈥淭he question is, what have you learned, and what traditions has 草莓社区 imprinted on you?鈥� asked Professor David Owusu-Ansah of聽 soon-to-be-graduates at 草莓社区鈥檚 third annual Donning ... read more about Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
Three representatives from 草莓社区 attended the seventh annual Hope for the Future conference hosted by Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). Melody Pannell, professor of social work, M. Esther ... read more about EMU representatives join fellow leaders of color at seventh annual MC USA Hope for the Future conference
Dianne Swann-Wright, former director of multicultural programs at 草莓社区 and a leading historian of African American history, died Jan. 23, 2018. At the time of her death, she ... read more about Dianne Swann-Wright, known for historical research at Monticello, remembered for contributions to EMU
In 1967, Sharon Washington Risher heard The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak in Charleston, South Carolina. Then a little girl, she remembers being summoned with a phone call ... read more about Rev. Risher urges MLK celebration attendees to ‘stay woke through this revolution’
Social work professor Melody Pannell shares an autobiographical聽project documenting the historical account of Seventh Avenue Mennonite Church in Harlem, New York City from its birth in 1954 leading to the church鈥檚 anniversary in 2019.
In their last Fall 2017 class together, the students in SOWK 360 鈥淩ace and Gender鈥� stood and linked arms, a living symbol of solidarity and connection after a semester of ... read more about Seeing ‘the cage’: EMU race and gender classmates explore inequality, systemic injustice
A contingent of 草莓社区 administrators and faculty recently got a taste of what Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center (WCSC) program participants gain: a sampling of the culture and history ... read more about Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center visit showcases student internships
Living in a residence hall at 草莓社区 is not just about having a place to stay. Rather, it鈥檚 about being part of a caring community. In August, 37 ... read more about 鈥楾heir cups are completely overflowing鈥�: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors