Enjoying the first day of spring break, senior Afa Akwanka'a checked his spam--filled inbox to luckily notice one. Upon seeing the "2023 Princeton Prize Kansas City Announcement," he opened it instantly. He’d been selected as an honoree for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Established in 2003, the award recognizes individuals who have done work to improve equity, equality and inclusion within their community through different programs or individual ways on their own. “I’ve always been an advocate for equality, especially for African Americans,” Akwanka'a said. “But I'm happy to know that the community officially recognized me in that way.” To read the rest of the story, click the link in bio. #storybyconorvogel #photobyryandehan #socialmediabyaddiemoore