Africa Week is from April 11th-16th

04/10/16

Contributed by Lashanda Anakwah

The wait is FINALLY over, Africa Week has arrived!

 The African Students Association hosts Africa Week every year. Africa Week is a week long celebration of the African continent. This year's theme is "Embracing Pan-Africa". Each day of next week will be dedicated to exploring different subjects having to do with Pan-Africa.

 

 Mon. April 11th- (Rm:Textor 102, 7pm) Frictions in the Diaspora: A panel discussion which will revolve around the points of solidarity and friction among the people of the African Diaspora. 

Tues. April 12th- (Rm:Williams 225, 7pm) Am I, the film: A film screening about those who find themselves between cultures.

Wed. April 13th- (Rm:Textor 101, 7pm) Spotlight Africa: Will seek to uncover stories of successful Africans and Diasporans across major fields. 

Thurs. April 14th: (Rm:Clarke Lounge, 8pm) Entrepreneurship Baazar: We will support local Black businesses and discuss the importance of supporting Black owned. 

Sat. April 16th: (Hotel Ithaca, 7pm) Ujamaa Banquet: The closing ceremony celebration of Africa Week. There will be food, music and a special keynote speaker. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Lashanda Anakwah at lanakwa1@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

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