In My Grandmother’s House

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By Yolanda Pierce ’94

Published May 14, 2021

Raised in faith by her grandmother, Pierce reckons with the tradition of Black theology and liberating scripture passed down through generations from enslaved ancestors. She tells stories of race, spirituality, trauma, and freedom, showing how a grandmother’s wisdom can instruct and guide the future.

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PAW's July/August 2025 issue cover, featuring a photo of people dressed in orange and black, marching in the P-rade, and the headline: Reunions, Back in Orange & Black.
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On the cover: Wilton Virgo ’00 and his classmates celebrate during the P-rade.