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Feb 20, 2023

In the media: Unsung civil rights pioneers who helped desegregate schools in New Orleans

As part of its Black Heritage Month coverage, CBS News on Feb. 14 aired a report that recalled an untold story about a historic moment that led to desegregation…

Dec 21, 2022

A Moment to Remember

By Imane Halal ’23 Alumni, faculty, staff, and students joined together to celebrate the dedication of the Portlock Black Cultural Center during Rivalry…

Oct 11, 2022

Preview the Portlock Black Cultural Center

Finishing touches were added to the interior and exterior of the Portlock Black Cultural Center days before students moved into the new building late August…

Sep 7, 2022

The Portlock Black Cultural Center

Ongoing activities in the PBCC include student organization meetings, art exhibits, workshops, dinners for campus guests, alumni events, guest speakers…

Dec 19, 2021

McDonogh Network Meet and Greet with President Hurd

President Nicole Farmer Hurd joined a virtual Zoom call with members of the McDonogh Network during Rivalry Week for an informal meet and greet. Hosted…

May 27, 2021

Introducing the New Portlock Black Cultural Center

We are excited to share the renderings for the new Portlock Black Cultural Center, which will stand at the corner of McCartney and Hart Streets. The center…

Nov 8, 2020

Change Starts on the Hill

This past summer, Lafayette Athletics announced the ways in which the division is supporting diversity and inclusion efforts in conjunction with the College…

Jun 5, 2020

Special Statement Regarding Racism and Inequity

To the Members of the Network, We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. Like many of you, we have witnessed…

Jun 3, 2020

Sense of Home Grows Stronger for Esther Flavian ’20

First recipient of McDonogh Scholarship looks back on her experiences, relationships and sense of community at Lafayette.

Nov 11, 2019

Full Circle

By Heather Mayer Irvine In 1999, Vivienne Felix ’03 went to college and never left. Well, she graduated from Lafayette College, pursued subsequent master’s…

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