IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates

Karamu 2024

 

Twirls, embraces, cheers and tears of joy were part of the celebration as members of Kent State's spring Class of 2024 walked the stage at Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados on May 8. 

Karamu 2024
Karamu 2024

 

Hosted by the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, this pre-commencement celebration and final Rites of Passage ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of all graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students. 

Karamu 2024

 

A senior speaker provides remarks before students are recognized and bestowed with a cultural stole by a faculty member in their respective college. 

Karamu 2024
Karamu 2024
Karamu 2024

 

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POSTED: Friday, May 10, 2024 10:00 AM
Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:22 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator, University Communications and Marketing