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. NOTE- PLEASE REVIEW: Candidates who plan to present in-person must additionally register to present virtually, and submit a digital recording of their presentation to qualify for the award. This digital asset will then be posted on the Symposium YouTube Channel.
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