Stacey Lawrence ’08, M.A., Ph.D.
Co-Leader of CBAA and Liaison to Clark Alumni Council
Shawnasia Black ’08, MSCP ’09
Co-Leader of CBAA
Janette Ekanem ’09, MPA ’10, J.D.
Co-Leader of CBAA
Johnna Plunkett-Chappell ’09, M.S.
Co-Leader of CBAA
Ask Questions or Get Involved
Have general questions, want to share feedback or an event idea, or interested in getting involved, receiving community-specific emails, and CBAA updates? Please email us at cbaa@clarku.edu, fill out this brief survey, or send it to fellow alumni who might be a good fit.

Events
Upcoming Events:
- Alumni & Friends Virtual Book Club (February 8, 2024) – Featured Book: Kindred by Octavia Butler
More Heritage and Identity Events at Clark
Throughout the year, the CBAA hosts a variety of events, both in-person and virtually. Recent events include:
- Company One Theatre and the CBAA Present: “The Boy Who Kissed the Sky”
- A Celebration of Race & Redemption: A Virtual Juneteenth Event
- BIPOC Affinity Social at Reunion Weekend
- Black History Month Alumni & Friends Virtual Book Club
- Cocktails and Conversation with the CBAA
- “can i touch it?” Performance and Clark reception
- A Celebration of Race & Identity in the Arts (A Juneteenth Event)
Recent Events

Alumni gathering at “can i touch it?” performance and Clark reception at the Strand Theatre, Dorchester, MA

Professor Toby Sisson’s slide from her co-curated exhibit Us Them We | Race Ethnicity Identity discussed in “A Celebration of Race & Identity in the Arts: A Juneteenth Event”

Karleen P. Porcena ’09, Co-Founder of the Clark Black Alumni Association (left) with Summer L. Williams ‘01, M.A.Ed. ’02, Director of “can i touch it?” and Co-Founder of Company One Theatre (right) at “can i touch it?” performance and Clark reception

Professor Power-Greene discussing his novel, “The Confessions of Matthew Strong” at the 2023 Juneteenth event

Margo R. Foreman, Clark’s Vice President and Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (right) with an alumni at “can i touch it?” performance and Clark reception

Co-Founders of Company One Theater at “can I touch it” performance and reception: Sasha Abby VanDerzee ‘00, Company One Board President (left) and with Summer L. Williams ‘01, M.A.Ed. ’02, Director of “can i touch it?” (right)

Slide from Professor Toby Sisson’s presentation on her co-curated exhibit Us Them We | Race Ethnicity Identity discussed in “A Celebration of Race & Identity in the Arts: A Juneteenth Event”
Contact Information
Alumni and Friends Engagement
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