Lucille Clifton

  • Distinguished Professor of Humanities at SMCM
  • Wrote many pieces of poetry, children's books, and a memoir
  • State of Maryland Poet Laureate
  • Descended from slaves
  • Nominated twice for the Pulitzer

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Clifton

Lucille Clifton House

  • Originally named the White House, but renamed on March 1st, 2017
  • Houses Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator

Source: http://www.smcm.edu/news/2017/03/st-marys-college-names-building-distinguished-professor-lucille-clifton/