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Kwanza Jones encourages Bennett College graduates to recognize their greatness during 2019 Commencement Address

Acclaimed artist, Kwanza Jones named chair of Bennett College’s board of trustees, has bold new vision

November 7, 2021 -

Source: Bennett Bennett College, US News & World Report’s #1 ranked national liberal arts college for boosting social mobility for its students, announces the election of artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and multimillion-dollar impact investor Kwanza Jones as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Jones succeeds North Carolina State Senator Gladys A. Robinson in this role. “Kwanza Jones brings catalytic leadership and a sense of…

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Kwanza Jones and Jose E Feliciano

Clearlake co-founder pledges $20M to alma mater

September 21, 2020 -

Clearlake Capital Group co-founder Jose Feliciano and his wife, musical artist Kwanza Jones, have donated $20 million to Princeton University to construct two new dormitories at their alma mater that will be named after the two donors. It is the largest donation to the university to date from Black and Latino philanthropists, Princeton said. Feliciano helped found Clearlake in 2006.

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