James Fisher | As I wrap up my time at the DP

Overall, I have had a transformative experience writing as an opinion columnist for the DP. I gained so many insights from a tremendously diverse group of individuals, and I would not trade the experiences and skills I learned at the DP for anything.

James Fisher | Never leaving Makuu: The power of cultural centers

I remember the spring of my senior year of high school visiting Makuu Black Cultural Center during Quaker days.

James Fisher | Let’s have a Kiki

This past Sunday, I released my first ever episode of The Kiki Podcast Series on black excellence and self-love.

James Fisher | From the bottom of the barrel to Penn: Adjusting to the immense wealth of Penn and its students

Adjusting to life at Penn was a very difficult process. Many people, especially Penn students with whom I have interacted, assume that because I am on financial aid, I have everything I need to survive on Penn’s campus.

Group Think | Was Yale correct to change Calhoun College name?

GROUP THINK is the DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

James Fisher | From the bottom of the barrel to Penn: Already at a disadvantage

The minute I stepped out of my uncle’s car and arrived at Harrison College House, I should have known that my life would change forever.

Group Think | Discussing Cory Booker as commencement speaker

GROUP THINK is The DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

James Fisher | A letter to the Black, Queer students at Penn

To all my black queer students at Penn, I just wanted to say: I love you. And that's it. This is not a piece proposing solutions.

Group Think | Picking classes

GROUP THINK is The DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

James Fisher | 'Privilege' does not exist to White Penn professors — and they keep 'trying it'

Last semester was honestly the worst semester I’ve had at Penn so far. And all because of one thing: the white professors I’ve had at Penn.