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Jasmine Robinson Pioneer Award

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Edward Davis ’10 and DJ Singfield ’11 opened the Second Annual Jasmine Robinson Pioneer Award ceremony, leading the audience in the singing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." It was an apt introduction for award-winner Mari Evans, whose poetry and writing has sung for generations.

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Gary James ’10 read from Professor Evans' poetry.

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Darrin Slack presented a poetic tribute.

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Assistant Professor of English Ravyn Wilson-Bernard presented a tribute to Jasmine Robinson H’85.

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Ndeto Mwose ’08 introduced Professor Evans.

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Professor Evans holds up a "Wall Street Journal" article discussing the discrepancy between what major corporation say about diversity and what they actually practice in hiring.

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Jasmine Robinson asked Professor Evans a question.

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Professor Evans encourages the audience to clap and sing along with Singfield and Davis on "Wade in the Water."

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D.J. Singfield ’11 sings "Wade in the Water" with Edward Davis ’10.

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And the audience obliges.

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English professor and Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies Director Tim Lake offered the closing remarks.

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Mari Evans talks with Professor Wilson-Bernard at the book signing following the ceremony.

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