Scholarships Awarded by the African American Pastoral Center and the Black and Indian Missions Fund August 19, 2025

By: Diocese of Oakland

Brian Swanson, Principal of St. David of Wales School, and Dr. Chiquita T. Tuttle, Director of the African American Pastoral Center, presented two students at St. David of Wales with scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year.  

Students gathered outside to ​watch the presentation on the first day of school, August 13, 2025, to Ezra Ritchie (Sixth grader) and Phoenix Campbell (Fourth grader). ​Scholarship funds will be used for their academic tuition.

Photos courtesy of Dr. Chiquita T. Tuttle

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