"When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." –Audre Lorde

In 2011, we honored and celebrated those who pioneered a way, blazed a trail, broken barriers and transcended roadblocks of exclusion, forging a path of success and contribution for African Americans in this country..in this community..and on this campus.

In 2012, we continue that tradtion with a new theme: Black Women- Our History, Our Journey, Our Legacy. If you have a program or event to be included on the 2012 calendar and/or website, please complete a submission form and email it to Pamela Fruge before January 9, 2012.

Delivered at UCSD Black History Month Brunch. February 26, 2011
Keeping with the 2011 theme of Breaking Down Barriers, UC San Diego invited Shirley Ann Jackson, PhD, the President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, to give the keynote speech at the annual BHM Celebration and Scholarship Brunch.
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