A Princeton University Dorm Was Named After A Black Woman Donor For The First Time In Its 275-Year History

Essence Magazine:

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 18, 2023

A Princeton alum just made history.

Kwanza Jones graduated from the institution 30 years ago, and in 2019 decided to honor her alma mater with a huge donation to the tune of $20M alongside fellow José E. Feliciano (Princeton ’94) graduate. Now, they’re getting dormitories named after them, the first Black and Latino donors to be bestowed with the honor.

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