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What happens when Wellesley alumnae sit down for an open, candid conversation about their lives and careers, their hopes and fears, and the bond that connects them—their Wellesley experience? Wellesley alumnae of African descent from across the generations reflect upon the importance of Ethos and Harambee House to their experiences as women of color on campus. Featured alumnae: Karen Williamson ’69 and JudyAnn Bigby ’73; Pamela “Pamm” McNeil ’82 and Tracy Heather Strain ’92; Malika Jeffries-El ’96, Shelly Davis ’97, and Katrina Mitchell ’96; Liz Miranda ’02 and Natalie Gill-Mensah ’03; and Diamond Sharp ’11 and Ikhlas Saleem ’11. Edited and produced by Wellesley College, with interviews recorded by StoryCorps.

To be a part of the Wellesley community is to be deeply connected to a network of 35,000 women who support each other’s endeavors, dreams and well-being. Alumnae talk about the many ways uniquely empowering relationships can transform a life. Featuring: Introduction by Robin Sparkman ’91 Jeanne Emanuel ’91 and Jean Hynes ’91 Sally Greenville ’76 and Helen Marshall ’77 Judith Katz ’66 and Marah Herbach ’01 Interviews recorded and produced by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. www.storycorps.org

The friends you make at Wellesley are like family—reliable, loyal, and willing to do anything to help. Alumnae share stories of the friendships that began on campus and have filled their lives with joy and meaning. Featuring: Introduction by Robin Sparkman ’91 Tracey Cameron and Pamela McNeil ’82 Evelyn Go ’66 and Ann Damsgaard ’66 Ann Roberts ’56 and Maud Chaplin ’56 Interviews recorded and produced by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. www.storycorps.org

Wellesley is a place where “women’s leadership” is synonymous with “leadership.” Alumnae recall how their Wellesley experiences helped prepare them to lead effectively. Featuring: Introduction by Robin Sparkman ’91 Deborah Birnbach ’87 and Shannon Langston ’87 Alexa Rice ’11 and Desiree Rogers ’81 Diana Chapman Walsh ’66 and Lulu Chow Wang ’66 Interviews recorded and produced by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. www.storycorps.org