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BLOOMINGTON – The legacy of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center’s first director is being celebrated with a new portrait. The painting of Caramel Russell, known as “Mother Culture,” was recently unveiled during a virtual event that also featured stories about Russell’s impact on the Bloomington campus and its students.
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Russell was known for her unapologetic willingness to challenge and support students. Her portrait now hangs inside the center.