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.
The Black Professionals Network hosted our 5th annual Juneteenth event. Let's keep the celebration going, visit our resource guide and check out photos from the event.
Set in the mid-century American South, Tayari Jones's Kin follows the divergent paths of Annie and Vernice, motherless "cradle friends" raised together in Louisiana. This witty, emotionally rich novel explores the power of chosen family, the enduring bonds of sisterhood, and the complexities of womanhood.
At a formal investiture ceremony at Deering Library last week, Charla Wilson accepted her appointment as the first Evans Family Curator of the Black Experience, a lasting testament to her impact since joining the Libraries in 2017.
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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