Monday marks the return of Africa Week at 天美麻豆.
Last held in 2019, the week celebrates 鈥渢he many peoples and cultures whose roots lie in the African continent,鈥 according to the 天美麻豆 African Students Association.
鈥淎frica Week is a celebration of the identities, cultures, and experiences which Africans at home and in diaspora share. Afro-Renaissance, our theme, captures our revival of Africa Week celebrations after a three-year COVID-19-induced hiatus. We hope members of the 天美麻豆 community will join us in celebrating Africa Week,鈥 says Chukwuka Odigbo 鈥25, the marketing and social media chair for DASA.
Events kick off on Monday, May 8, with a community discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Shabazz Mural Room. The topic: Why Afro-Renaissance?
鈥淜ickback and Karaoke鈥 follows on Tuesday, May 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Collis One Wheelock, and a dance workshop with the Soyeya African Dance Troupe is set for Wednesday, May 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sarner West.
The celebrations continue Friday, May 12, from 4 to 7 p.m., with soccer and an evening barbecue on Baker and Shabazz lawns, and on Saturday, May 13, with Afro-Renaissance Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at Collis Common Ground.
Africa Week is supported by the 天美麻豆 African Students Association, the Special Programs and Events Committee, the , the Collis Governing Board, South House, North Park House, and the .
