The Black Culture and Identity Award, sponsored by the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center, the Black Studies Academic Program, and the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success, seeks to recognize students who have a Black Culture and/or Identity focus to their research, performance, etc. Specifically, we desire to see projects that personify the nuanced, celebratory, and/or complexity of Black identity.
Eligibility Criteria: Projects can range from academic research to performance art. The essence of Black culture and identity should be an integral part of the project presented. To be eligible for this award, candidates must register as a virtual presenter and submit a digital recording of their presentation. This asset will then be posted on the Symposium YouTube Channel and become a linkable asset for CVs. Candidates can also dual register for in-person presentations.
Award Amounts: One (1) $250 Award and One (1) $150 Award for Oral Presentation and/or Performance; One (1) $100 Award for Oral or Poster Presentation.
Current Recipients
Amya Bradley Woods '24
Major: Psychology, Sociology
Project: "Coping with Racialized Realities: Mental Well-being of Black Portland Residents"
2024 $200 Poster Presentation Award
Junah Calceta '24 & Percy Conrad '26
Majors: Psychology & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Project: "Neighborhood Characteristics as Influences on Perceived STEM Opportunities for Underserved Youth"
2024 $200 Oral Presentation Award
Myrihe Rohbock '24
Major: Neuroscience
Project: "Pain, Discrimination, & Child Mental Health Among Black Families"
2024 $100 Honorable Mention Poster Presentation Award
Prior Recipients
Bailey Adams '21
Major: Planning, Public Policy, and Management
Project: "Police Killings: An Exploration of Black American Perception of Police"
2021 $250 Award
Kobe Anthony '24
Major: Music Technology
Project: "Demystifying the Tracker Workflow: How Exactly WAS video game music made?"
2022 $150 Award
Emily Duru '21
Major: English
Project: "The Representation of Black Womanhood in Paul Marshall’s /Daughters/"
2021 $250 Award