Over 150 students, faculty and friends attend the Second Annual Student Recognition and Alumni Awards dinner that was held in the Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom.  Dr. J. Keith Motley was the master of ceremonies.  Keith is currently Dean of Student Services at Northeastern University.  He is very involved in the greater Boston community and is the founder and director of Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts.

Mr. Nanzetta Merriman '78 was the recipient of the 2002 Afro-American Outstanding Alumnus Award.  Mr. Merriman is the Director of Minority Academic Achievement Initiatives in the Framingham Public Schools.  As the Director, he coordinates and supervises activities relating to the district's efforts to reduce the achievement gap between Latino and African American students and their white counterparts.  He also teaches a graduate level course to teachers about race and racism in the public schools.

The following were presented awards for their achievements.

Dr. Robert A. Daniel Scholarship
Emmanuel Monteriro
Latoya Jack

Dr. Paul Gaines Scholarship
April Agbai

Alumni Awards and Scholarships
Arnaud DeBurgo
Sheliah Calhoun

The Afro-American Alumni Award 
Nanzetta Merriman '78

Mrs. Jacqueline Henry, Mrs. Rosa Gaskins and Ms. Lynne Payson were also recognized for their outstanding support of the organization.

Jerrol Toledo, a 20-year-old Bridgewater State College student, died in his sleep on March 15, 2001. BSC students, led by members of the African-American Society and the M.I.B, are planning to honor Jerrol's memory by developing a memorial scholarship for deserving students.

The first Jerrol J. Toledo 3-on-3 basketball Tournament to raise money was held on April 7, 2002 in the Kelly Gymnasium. Eleven teams participated in this double-elimination event. In the end, the championship game was between teams called the Black Magic and the Beatles. The Black Magic won the game 42-40, and the Beatles were the runners-up. The names of the players on the winning team are: Paul Whitfield, Reggie Vibert, Sean Beasley, Jeff Scott and Matt Morse. The players on the runner-up team are Nick Geiger Robichaud, Matt Badiali and Chris Hayes. 

Plaques were given to the winners, and the event raised $440 toward the endowment.

Gospel Extravaganza - February 23, 2002

On Saturday, February 23, 2002 the Afro-American Alumni Association sponsored its fourth annual Gospel Extravaganza at the Catholic Center. There were approximately 150-200 people in attendance who witnessed a night of praise to God. The program showcased such wonderful rendition by Morning Star Mass Choir, Ebenezer Mass Choir, Love Divine, the BSC Gospel Choir, Lionel and Leslie and Joanne Landers. The program started at 6:00 p.m. and lasted until 10:00 p.m. It was a wonderful event and one that will be remembered for a long time.

• Morning Star Mass Choir
• Ebenezer Mass Choir
• Love Divine
• BSC Gospel Choir
• Lionel and Leslie
• Joanne Landers
• Audience photos