Reflecting on Black History
The CANR Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion remembers the legacy of past leaders who set examples for the leaders of today.
THEN & NOW
Talesha Dokes reflects on Myrtle Craig Mowbray's legacy
Myrtle Craig Mowbray was the first African American woman to graduate from Michigan Agricultural College in 1907. Talesha Dokes, the first African American woman to earn a doctorate degree in fisheries and wildlife from Michigan State University in 2020, reflects on that legacy.
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Kimberly Carr reflects on Mabel Jewell Lucas' legacy
Mabel Jewell Lucas was one of the first African American women to earn a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from MAC in 1927. Kimberly Carr reflects on that legacy and her work while a part of the MSU Center for Regional Food System as a food sovereignty and racial equity post-doctoral research associate.
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Titus Awokuse reflects on Clifton R. Wharton’s legacy
Former Michigan State University President Clifton R. Wharton was the first Black president of a major U.S. university. Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics Professor Titus Awokuse reflects on Wharton’s example of leadership.
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THEN & NOW
Ciasha Hickerson reflects on Clarence Banks’ legacy
Clarence Banks majored in dairy science and received his bachelor’s of science degree in 1926 from Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science. Ciasha Hickerson followed in his footsteps while at MSU by majoring in animal science.
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