Black on Campus: A photo story honoring Black History Month
Image: Melissa Henriques
Sydney Baskett smiles as she talks about the long journey that black women go through to love their hair.
February 14, 2018
Michelle Beverly teaches Media Studies at Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism. Many black students at Mercer University gravitate towards her when concerned of racial issues on campus.
Freshman at Mercer University, Brianna Ramsay takes notes during a branding workshop held for minority students.
Tayanna Smith teaches a dance workshop on the cultural significance of Caribbean dance at Mercer University
Elijah Hawkins explains the frustration that many minority students experience has majority student question about their culture specifically on their difference in hair care.
Sydney Baskett smiles as she talks about the long journey that black women go through to love their hair.
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