Black women continue to be a driving force as the world evolves, from education and politics to sports and entertainment, the #blackgirlmagic movement keeps breaking barriers. For the first time in Harvard University’s history, four of the institution’s schools will be led by Black women.
Nearly two years ago, none of Harvard University’s 14 schools had a black woman at the helm, the Harvard Crimson reports, but come August 15, that’s going to change.
Dr. Claudine Gay will be the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences; professors Tomiko Brown-Nagin and Bridget Terry-Long are deans of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and the Graduate School of Education, respectively; and Michelle A. Williams is the first woman to serve as dean of the School of Public Health. Over the years, the school has dealt with diversity issues and controversies over the university’s ties to slavery, according to the New York Times. Having four black women in charge of their schools will be a step in the right direction.
Professor Claudine Gay’s appointment to the deanship of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences marks one of the first administrative decisions of University President Lawrence S. Bacow’s tenure. https://t.co/jO9RJtZoLA
— The Harvard Crimson (@thecrimson) August 3, 2018
News of these historic appointments sparked excitement across social media from students, graduates and faculty alike.. John S. Wilson, a key advocate for the university’s inclusion initiatives, said the institution “is getting ready for a new future for itself and for the country and for the world.”
Over the years, the school has dealt with diversity issues and controversies over the university’s ties to slavery, according to the New York Times. Ha