Penn State alumnus Barry Reddish points to a photo of himself from 1969, when he was the only black player on the campus’ first intercollegiate team – men’s basketball.
Penn State alumni Natalie Burrell Wells and Zawdie Abdul-Malik (nee James Garner), founding members of the campus Black Student League, stand next to a photo of themselves meeting with campus director John Vairo in 1969.
Penn State Brandywine Black Student League president Monet Bradford and vice president Sherly Rosario met with the League’s founding president, Zawdie Abdul-Malik (nee James Garner). Abdul-Malik helped found the group at Penn State Delaware County (now Brandywine) during the 1968-69 academic year.
Zawdie Abdul-Malik (nee James Garner), founding president of the campus Black Student League during the 1968-69 academic year, shared his experiences with students, faculty and staff during the Black History Month presentation.
