2026: Everett Jenkins and the Amherst Discussion

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Everett Jenkins and the Amherst Discussion

The “Amherst Discussion” is a blog and online forum created by Everett W. Jenkins Jr., Class of 1975, where he shares personal memories, reflections, and updates connected to his Amherst College years, alumni life, and broader interests jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com+1.

What it is

Everett Jenkins launched the Amherst Discussion blog as a way to respond to what he calls his “calling” — a personal mission to connect with Amherst alumni, share stories, and contribute to the community jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com. The site features:

• Personal narratives from his time at Amherst and beyond, including anecdotes about classmates, events, and traditions jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com.

• Alumni memories such as the Black Alumni Listserv, football forecasting competitions, and the 2021 Black Alumni Memorial Service jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com+1.

• Reflections on life events, including his near-death experience in 1972 and its spiritual influence jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com.

• Public service and professional background, including his legal career and authorship of works on Pan-African and Islamic history 24-7 Press Release.

Everett Jenkins’ background

Everett W. Jenkins Jr. is a 1975 Amherst College graduate (B.A., cum laude), later earning a J.D. from UC Berkeley in 1978 24-7 Press Release. He has had a 40+ year legal career in California, including a 39-year tenure with the City Attorney’s Office in Richmond, and is recognized for his contributions to humanitarian efforts and scholarship 24-7 Press Release.

How to access it

The blog is hosted at jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com jenkinsamherstdiscussion.blogspot.com. It contains dated posts, often with personal messages, event recollections, and occasional forwarded communications from Amherst peers.

In short: The “Everett Jenkins Amherst Discussion” is both a personal legacy project and a community hub for Amherst alumni, blending memoir, alumni networking, and reflections on life and service.