The Connections Crew Takes To Open Discussions – a Recap
On November 19th, RARE’s Open Discussions Committee presented a panel of students who, like many of RARE’s founders over the […]
Oh, What a Night! RARE’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
In a beautifully decorated and purposeful venue filled to capacity, supporters joyously gathered for RARE’s 5th Anniversary Celebration at the […]
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!
Now that we’ve got your attention, let’s talk about higher education. The Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE) Scholarship Committee […]
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Put Your Personal Statement on the RARE Donors Wall
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“We Hear You”
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