Alcala Yearbook 2008-2009

The 1st Annual Black Graduation here at USD. The ceremony took place at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Theatre. The purpose of the Black Graduation is to recognize the accomplishments of graduating seniors of African descent. It is also a time for the students to celebrate their achievements with their family and friends. A true celebration that is representative of African American and African tradition, heritage, culture, and legacy. Over the years, Black Graduations have become an essential expression of a rite of passage at many colleges and universities throughout the nation and for the first time here USD has adopted the tradition.

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