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Source: 21ninety Princeton alum Kwanza Jones becomes the first Black woman to have a building named after her in Princeton’s 275-year history. Princeton alum Kwanza Jones has reached a history-making achievement at the university. The artist and entrepreneur is now the first Black woman to have a building named after her in Princeton’s 275-year history.…

In a ribbon cutting on May 5, 2023, the prestigious Ivy League Princeton University named two dormitories after Black and Latino alums and donors José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

Two housing units on Princeton University’s campus have been named after a Black and Latino donor.

Kwanza Jones graduated from the institution 30 years ago, and in 2019 decided to honor her alma mater with a huge donation to the tune of $20M alongside fellow Princeton ’94 graduate José E. Feliciano.

Source: Impacto Media Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano have made a major gift to Princeton University, a $20 million contribution that is the largest gift to date by Black and Latino donors, and one of a few extraordinary alumni commitments to the University’s strategic goal of undergraduate expansion. “Kwanza and José bring strong values…

Princeton’s new residential colleges, Yeh College and New College West, were celebrated on Friday, May 5, as vibrant living-learning communities designed to foster connection, inclusivity and interactions among students.

Members of the University community gathered on May 5 to formally celebrate Princeton’s two new residential colleges — Yeh College and New College West — and several named residence halls and community spaces.

The health of Black women is under constant attack. Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) follows a reproductive justice model and continues to work.

Source: BLACK DOLLAR MAGAZINE Jones will receive the award for expanding access to higher education, creating opportunities, and increasing access to capital for underrepresented founders, entrepreneurs, and fund managers. Kwanza Jones has been announced as a 2023 SoLa Social Impact Award winner. She will accept the SoLa Impact award at the SoLa Foundation‘s second-annual Sneakerball Gala and Fundraiser…

Check out Kwanza Jones’ interview with Hype Magazine and discover how she uses her music to motivate, empower, and inspire.