Black female advocacy group, The Blueprints, and history appreciation club, The 1913 Society for History Graduates, join Winthrop’s extracurricular ranks after approval for chartering by the Council of Student Leaders.
The Blueprints was started by visual communication design major Shaniah McClellan and English major Alexia Vereen with the goal to “unify, dignify and aid black women on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves through life lessons, spirituality, healing and more,” McClellan said.
“We are dedicated to uplifting ourselves and showing the world we are more than the box
they constantly try to place us in,” McClellan said. “Heavy topics such as generational curses, colorism, and the adultification of Black girls will be discussed, and since there needs to be some sort of balance for topics as such, we will also discuss topics such as transcending into a healthy lifestyle, healing the inner child, and light and dark feminine energy.”
The organization’s faculty advisor is Student and Young Alumni Program Coordinator Shayna Foxworth. The group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in Richardson Ballroom.
The 1913 Society for History Graduates was started by history major William Calandro to gather history graduate students via extracurricular learning experiences such as visiting museums, conferences, public history sites and more. The group’s name is a reference to the year the first history graduate program began at Winthrop.
The organization’s faculty advisor is history professor Eddie Lee. The group’s post–spring semester and early–fall meeting details will be determined according to member convenience. Interested students can learn more about the 1913 Society by contacting calandrow2@mailbox.winthrop.edu or faculty advisor Lee.
