The Alexander Twilight Legacy of Black Excellence
The Alexander Twilight Legacy of Black Excellence is a safe and supportive place for Black students to foster a sense of community and belonging, support their student development, and provide a dedicated space for Black student programming.
Named for the first African-American to earn a bachelor’s degree from an American university or college (Middlebury in 1823), the space came to fruition through the diligent efforts of the Black Student Union and Sisters’ Circle. Their advocacy led to a number of meaningful changes to improve the experience of students campus-wide with one of these changes being the addition of a new space in the Student Union.
About Alexander Twilight
Alexander Twilight is the first African-American man known to have earned a degree from an American college or university. Twilight graduated from Middlebury College in 1823 with a bachelor of arts degree, and went on to become an educator, a minister, and eventually the first African-American state legislator when he was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1836.
Upcoming Programs
Hairtime with the CCEI | Select Wednesdays beginning September 13th
Black on the Block - Los Angeles Excursion | October 22, 2023
Questions?
Email us at ccei@CalLutheran.edu