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Stepping Up

Alana Dowdell '23 and Sydney Jean '23 jumpstart the BLAC. by BLISS (The Black Literature and Arts Collective)!

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A Greater Cause

Members of BLISS and supporters raise $1394 for the Know Your Rights Campaign, COVID-19 and Campaign Zero!

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"When One Door Closes"

In response to the postponement of its inaugural summit and its ever-growing social media presence, BLISS continues to define itself as support network and a force for change in the independent school world.

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Black Excellence Challenge

Although being black in a boarding school presents its own set of unique challenges, it also produces many success stories. BLISS announces The Black Excellence Challenge to put a spotlight on the wide-ranging achievements of Black students in our schools.

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A message from our BLISS leadership on Season Two! Watch to learn more about our brand-new initiatives for the 2020-2021 year.

A message from founders Chukwudubem Anwunah '20, Miles Brewster '20, Obinna Okoli '20, and Ashley Williams '21. Watch for a brief overview of our first inter-school meeting!