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Transgender rights advocate, TV host and author Janet Mock shed light on the importance of transgender inclusivity through a moderated discussion on April 11. Hosted by the Rainbow Alliance with moderator Professor Shelley Haley, the discussion focused on Mock’s experiences as a transgender woman and her thoughts on transgender representation in society.

Bestselling author Sarah Maas ’08 offered inspiring advice for budding writers and shared nostalgic memories about her time on the Hill during her visit on April 7.

As a time dedicated to uplifting and empowering women of color, Hamilton celebrated its first ever “Women of Color Week,” occurring between Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

In a mixture of lighthearted personal anecdotes and thought-provoking comments on today’s society, acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni spoke about the importance of racial pride and civil rights activism during her public reading in the Chapel on March 6.

“I’d rather die than suffer another day as one of the obedient, silent ones,” said award-winning poet and writer Jimmy Santiago Baca during his public reading in the Chapel on March 1.

In an effort to create learning opportunities about diverse religious traditions, the Hamilton College Chaplaincy recently sponsored “Spirituality 101 Week.” It featured a series of discussions, interactive workshops and informational sessions promoting religious literacy.

As part of the “How I Got My Internship Series” hosted by the Career Center, four Hamilton seniors spoke about their summer internship experiences in communications and media at a Feb. 16 panel.

More than 50 students, faculty and administrators came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year in a festival hosted by the Asian Student Association (ASA) on Feb. 2.

More than 190 Hamilton students, faculty and administrators attended the annual Posse Plus Retreat, a weekend-long event of discussion on a specific topic. The event marks the 16th year that Hamilton has partnered with the Posse Foundation.

The 50th anniversary celebration of Kwanzaa begins on Dec. 26 and continues to emphasize the importance of honoring the cultural heritage and traditional values of African-Americans.