MXIBS 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration Album 1
The brothers of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies kicked off the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration on Saturday with a dinner and mixer in Detchon International Hall, featuring a keynote address from Co-Founder Keith Nelson.
“I’m really honored to be here to be at home, with my family,” Nelson told the more than 100 guests at the event. “For me and for many of the men and ladies here, the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies has been part of our Wabash home, and an important part of our family.”
MXI Chairman and event co-organizer Reggie Steele ’12 leads guests in song.
Senior Wes Chamblee presented the Horace Turner Leadership Award…
… to Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of the College Cheryl Hughes.
MXI Administrative Chairman DeWayne Williams-Ray ’12 welcomes guests.
Photo by Tom Runge ’71
MXI Co-Coordinator Horace Turner welcomes guests back to Wabash.
MXI Co-Coordinator Coach Rob Johnson
MXI Co-Public Relations Chair Darryl Dedelow ’11 introduces keynote speaker Keith Nelson.
Dean of the College Gary Phillips
MXI Co-Public Relations Chair Rashaan Stephens ’13
President Pat White
President White enjoys the evening.