Denniston E. Bonadie, RC ’92, EJB ’01
Denniston graduated with a BA in Africana studies and history, and minors in mathematics and physics. He earned a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning in 2001. Inducted into the RAAA’s Hall of Fame in 2005 for his work as co-founder of the Global Literacy Project, he has since taken a lead role in planning the annual ceremony and his work over the past several years has resulted in record attendance. Since 2015, he has been the RAAA’s Digital Village Coordinator. He helped grow its Facebook group to over 2000 members while also giving them a very popular Instagram presence. He also increased visibility and participation for community outreach partners. As the RAAA Paul Robeson Plaza Campaign Co-Lead, he assisted the Class of 1971 Milestone Committee to build Robeson Plaza. As co-host of the Paul Robeson Footsteps walking tour, he and Class of ’71 Committee Chair Jim Savage were given the rare opportunity to ring the Old Queens Bell. In 2019 he was awarded the RAAA’s Keeper of the Legacy award which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the preservation and continuation of the RAAA legacy. RC ’92, EJB ’01