Connecting, Empowering, and Inspiring Northwestern’s Black Professionals
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The Northwestern University Black Professionals Network is open to all who strive to build community through shared experiences to foster open dialogue, leadership and mentorship that will improve the NU black professional experience. All are welcome to participate.
BPN and community partners gathered for a Juneteenth celebration at the Black House. This year's celebration featured lunch, a resource fair, exhibition of historical artifacts, keynote by Professor Leslie Harris, remarks by President Michael Schill, and performance by the Djembe Drum Circle. Learn more about Juneteenth and our gathering a Northwestern.
BPN Bookclub presents Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. A sweeping, fictional tale of two half-sisters born in 18th-century Ghana. Though separated at birth and raised in different villages, their lives unfold along starkly different paths: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British colonizer. Spanning over 300 years, this powerful novel traces the legacy of their descendants through the turbulent history of both Ghana and America.
Congratulations to our 2025 Debra A. Blade Trailblazer Award recipients. Njoki Kamau, Charla Wilson, and Veronica Womack. This award recognizes those who have paved the way for others, showing fortitude and dedication in their professional and personal lives.
BPN gives us the support and encouragement to thrive. It is a kind and caring village, providing unifying engagement, uplifting programs and useful resources needed to navigate our career challenges at Northwestern University”
— Debra Blade
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