Amari Robin Daniel Newman

Amari Robin Daniel Newman

Bachelor of Arts

Politics

Africana Studies

My name is Amari. I spent a lot of my time at Oberlin trying out things I was interested in and hanging out with people that I thought were cool and/or different. I feel like I did a lot of things these past 4 years thanks to Oberlin. But the biggest "highlights" I can think of are all the great moments I spent in my quad/house with my roommates, close friends and anyone that ever came through.

I did not

Research Assistant

Student Union staff

Barrows 203, South 174, North 106 and 74 Elmwood because that is where I lived and spent a significant time there with people that I hold dear to my heart.

Intro to African Studies, Government and Politics in Africa, and Politics and Society in Africa since the 1980s. All of these were with Professor Opoku. He is the best teacher at Oberlin and has taught me so much about Africa, its history, and its current state. These classes have heavily shaped my worldview and sense of self.

Baseball

I was only on the baseball team but stopped after my junior fall season

Hip Hop Collective

Solarity

Student Union Programming Committee

WOBC: Oberlin College & Community Radio

Dont really have one. But the Zack Fox show was a good memory because it was probably the all around best show I organized in terms of the turnout and prioritization of Black people.

05/25/2020

To appreciate and enjoy my family and close friends. And to find a way to make money without destroying my soul.