As an undergraduate in Colorado, Kenly Brown was one of only a few African Americans on her campus. She felt isolated in the classroom, often expected to speak on behalf of all black people. Now, as a Ph.D. candidate in African American studies at UC Berkeley, she’s made it her priority to be a mentor to students of color.

Read the transcript and see photos on Berkeley News: http://bit.ly/2EXNeMA

This is part of a series for Black History Month, featuring interviews with African American leaders at UC Berkeley.

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