The 1990's with Azikiwe Chandler, Iris Outlaw, Owen Smith, and Rochelle Valsaint
Welcome to episode five of Black Domers: African-American Students at Notre Dame in Their Own Words. Don Wycliff '69 and David Krashna '71 discusses the 90s with Azikiwe Chandler '94, Iris Outlaw '90 MS, Owen Smith '95, and Rochelle Valsaint '95. Follow along with chapter 5 of the book.
Black Domers: Veterans Day
As our nation faces urgent calls for racial justice, many members of the Notre Dame family are seeking opportunities for meaningful conversations about equity. We are all hopeful that an honest dialogue can advance understanding and become a foundation for action. It is in that spirit that the Notre Dame Alumni Association Affinity Groups were pleased to present a collaborative shared reading experience sponsored by the Diversity Council, ND Women Connect, Senior Alumni, YoungND, Asian Pacific Alumni of ND, Black Alumni of ND, Hispanic Alumni of ND, and Native American Alumni of ND.
In fall 2020, all alumni, parents, and friends of Notre Dame were invited to join the affinity groups in unpacking Black Domers: African-American Students at Notre Dame in Their Own Words, edited by Don Wycliff ’69 and David Krashna ’71, with a foreword by the late Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., ’39. Black Domers features 75 essays and profiles from Notre Dame alumni sharing their reflections and experiences across more than seven decades. This collection of stories was and will continue to be used as an important tool to spark dialogue and learning among members of the Notre Dame community.
Join us for a Veterans Day conversation about military service, tradition, and connectedness, from the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs.
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Featured Speakers:
- Francis Taylor ‘70, ‘74 M.A., Alumnus of University of Notre Dame
- Don Wycliff ‘69, Alumnus of University of Notre Dame
Race, Religion, and Reparative Justice: Black Lives Matter and International Human Rights
Presented by Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion
Alex Hsu, a postdoctoral research associate with the Ansari Institute, talks with Diane Desierto, associate professor of human rights law and global affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs, about the call for racial justice and how it intersects with international human rights law. Their conversation follows the recent announcement of a UN investigation into systemic racism and discrimination against people of African descent.
Together, they explore the importance of religious discourse in human rights discussions and stress the need for greater understanding and empathy.
Their discussion is part of the Ansari Institute’s online conversation series Engaged: Religion and the Common Good.
Living under pressure
Presented by With Voices True
“I can’t not think about, oh, was this situation a microaggression? And then being told that, oh, no, you’re just overthinking it.” – Paige Jenkins ’25
With Voices True is an archive of personal narratives on race. In partnership with University of Notre Dame Archives, the Klau Institute seeks to give voice to the Notre Dame community on issues of race and racial identity. Through written, spoken, or visual stories, our community reflects on how we experience race, how it shapes our lives, and how we navigate relationships within it. For more information on With Voices True, to explore the archive, or to share your story, please visit their website.
We Are ND Stories
Presented by Notre Dame Alumni Association
A week after his arrival at the land that now makes up our campus, Father Sorin predicted Notre Dame would become “one of the most powerful means of doing good,” and to this day, that sentiment resonates within the Notre Dame family. Its members—both alumni and friends—live out that aspirational mission in their day-to-day lives. This shines through in the good things they do for their friends and neighbors and for complete strangers; through their day jobs and volunteer efforts; and within their local communities and beyond.
We Are ND, a digital publication from the Notre Dame Alumni Association, tells these stories of Domers doing good in the world. Each Monday, we will publish a new piece highlighting a member of the Notre Dame family who is making a difference. We welcome you to read our stories, and to check back each week for a new one.
Art for Thought: "To Be or Not to Be Free"
Presented by Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Learn more about the art work and its artist here.
