30 for 30: African American Studies Alumni Spotlight

Celebrating 30 Years of History, Community, and Impact


In celebration of the 30th anniversary of African American Studies at the College of Charleston, our 30 for 30 Alumni Spotlight honors the people who carry the program’s legacy into their communities, careers, and everyday lives.

Each month, we will highlight five alumni, continuing until we have celebrated 30 alumni in honor of 30 years. Through their stories, we will explore how African American Studies has shaped their identities, inspired their work, and deepened their understanding of history, culture, and community.

From education and the arts to law, mental health, technology, and advocacy, these spotlights reflect the many paths our alumni have taken—and the lasting connections between their education and the work they do today.

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September: Alumni Spotlight

Our September 2026 alumni spotlights feature Ethan Davis ’19, Sara Makeba Daise ’12, Quinandria Lee ’16, Aurora Harris ’11, and LaQunya Baker-McKay ’13. Read more about them below.

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Meet Our Alumni

Explore each month’s collection to learn about our featured alumni, their journeys since graduation, and the lessons they continue to carry from African American Studies. September 2026 Alumni Spotlights Our first five spotlights introduce: Ethan Davis ’19: Bringing the Perspective of African American Studies Into AI and Product Leadership Sara Makeba Daise ’12: Centering Black Southern Stories Through History, Culture, and Community Quinandria Lee ’16: Connecting Cultural Identity, Community, and Mental Health Care Aurora Harris ’11: Connecting African American Studies to Community Organizing and Policy Change LaQunya Baker-McKay ’13: Bringing African American Studies Into Law and Judicial Leadership Select an alumni spotlight to read their full story. Return each month to meet five more alumni as we continue our journey toward 30.