Black Graduate Celebration

Black Grad was started in 1995. This event commemorates the accomplishments of the Black community and its allies.

For many historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized students, graduating from college signifies success not only for themselves but also for their family and friends. The Intercultural Center recognizes the importance of this milestone with celebrations that offer Saint Mary’s students the opportunity to publicly thank the people who helped them on their journey.

 


Keynote Speaker

 

Student Keynote Speaker

Bimba Mansaray
Master of Arts, Counseling: School Counseling

Black Graduates

Rai Maia Ahmed-Green

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction

Stephanie Nonyelum Atuegbu

Master of Education in Special Education

Leah Mieko Brown

Master of Business Administration

Lydia Buggs

Allied Health Science

BriYana Linda NeShelle Butler

Master of Arts in Leadership

Denishia LaVonne Clark

Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership

Antonio O’keef Colvin

Master of Business Administration

Damian Cortez

Integral Liberal Arts & Philosophy

Ashia Daniels

Sociology

Jade Davis

Business Administration

David Adrian Freeland Jr.

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts: Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP)

Joycelynn Gage

Master of Arts in Leadership

Reginald Grimes

Business Administration: Finance

Jewelisa De’Bradie Harrison

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Kennell Henry

Psychology

Erin Michelle Johnson Kelly

Master of Arts in Teaching With a Single Subject Teaching Credential

Leia Kawaii-Mooney

Anthropology

Myesha Patrice Kendrix

Master of Science in Management and Technology

Imbamba Mansaray

Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling With a School Counseling Credential

Ja’Carria Mays

Psychology/Theology & Religious Studies

Tiffany Michele McCoy

Special Education Teaching Credential

Jourdan Oliver

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor and School Psychology With a School Psychology Credential

Kaya Sanders

Biochemistry

Quaneesha Ta’Quan Shields

Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling With a School Counseling Credential

Hannah Stevenson

Psychology: Personality

Pharaoh LaMont Stone

Master of Arts in Leadership

Maya Diane Washington

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Kimberly Wesley

Psychology

Kristen Williams

Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Sophia Williams

Biochemistry

Cherri Y. Wright-Taylor

Master of Arts in Leadership

Awards

 

 Dr. Bedford Palmer

Associate Professor of Counseling; Counseling Department Chair

DEAN THOMAS EARL BROWN FACULTY AWARD
Awarded to a Saint Mary’s College faculty member who the graduating class feels has provided exceptional service to the Black community at Saint Mary’s.

Jenee Palmer

Director, High Potential Program & TRIO Student Support Services

PAMELA Y. GEORGE AWARD (STAFF)
Awarded to a Saint Mary’s College staff member who the graduating class feels has provided exceptional service to the Black community at Saint Mary’s.

Pharaoh Stone

Master of Arts, Leadership

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student who the graduating class believes has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership to the Black community at Saint Mary’s.

 

Staff and Faculty Congratulations

A compilation video message of congratulations and best wishes from just some of the SMC faculty and staff whom the graduating class identified as influential mentors and professors along their respective journeys. 

Features: Alicia Rusoja, Álvaro Ramírez, Amissa Miller, Carrie Davis, Cathy Davalos, Cesar Ramos, David Quijada, Denise Witzig, Emily Klein, Jeanine King, Jennifer Pigza, Kathy Littles, Legacy Lee, Loan Dao, Maria Luisa Ruiz, Michael J. Viola, Myrna Santiago, Scott Schonfeldt-Aultman and Ynez Wilson Hirst

 

Congratulations