Arcadia Graduates Participate in Black CAPs Philly

Late last month, Arcadia University 2013 graduates Stephen Tyson Jr., who earned a master’s degree in international peace and conflict resolution; and Ralph Sean Collins Sr., who earned an MBA, gathered at City Hall along with nearly three dozen black men who earned degrees from area colleges for the inaugural Black CAPs Philly 2013: A Celebration of Black Men’s Academic Achievements.

See the Black CAPs Philly Facebook page here.

The idea for a citywide black male graduation came from students in a graduate-level independent study class at the University of Pennsylvania.

The Mayor’s Commission for African American Males (MCAAM) picked up the idea and in a short period of time, Black CAPS Philly 2013 evolved. The MCAAM was joined in this effort by AAKT Concepts LLC, Black Male Development Symposium, Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

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Information courtesy of Donna Whitlock/Arcadia University