Africana Community Program
The Africana Community Program provides leadership in the development, coordination, and delivery of social, cultural, and educational programs and activities intended to support students of African descent and promote the education of the entire Guilford College on issues of diversity and equality. Some of its programming areas/ activities are:
- Mentoring; Orientation; Participation in student leadership conferences; Collaboration with African American Studies and African Studies Departments; Collaboration with the Black Alumni Association; Coordination of the Martin Luther King Jr. campus commemorations; Collaboration with the Guilford College Anti-racism Team; Coordination of Journey into Blackness; Coordination of Brown Bag Discussions; Advising and coordination of Blacks Unifying Society (B.U.S.).
- All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend the events and programs.
Fall 2009 Africana Community Events
Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels
Angela Jennings
Thursday, September 3, Noon-9pm
Sternberger Auditorium
The Production is comprised of spoken word poetry, dance, live music and theater. "Passage" will paint a vivid picture with words and music that is sure to open your eyes and awaken the senses.
Students, faculty & staff are welcome to visit the exhibit ALL day. Please contact Jada Drew to schedule class/ group tours.
***Homecoming Africana Alumni Mixer***
Saturday, September 26, 10pm – 2:00am
The Underground, Downtown Greensboro
1720 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro NC 27408
(336) 279 1113
Click here for venue details: http://undergroundgreensboro.com/
Hip Hop is an American Reality Brown Discussion & Break Dance Demonstration/ Lesson
Chelii Broussard of Winston Salem State University
Friday, October 9, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Community Center
Broussard will discuss the historical perspective of Hip Hop as it relates to present day issues. She also expounds upon the elements, culture, and evolution of Hip Hop. There will also be a teach Break Dancing lesson afterward.
The Element
The Element is a 5-month-series in which each month participants will compete for their respective titles. A winner and a runner-up will be chosen to compete for a$500 cash valued prize, incentive package** and the title as “The Element ”.
The opening for the Element is the Networking Extravaganza.
Thursday, November 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Center
Follow this link for more information about the Element.
Fall 2009 Africana Brown Bag Discussion Series
The Marginalization of President Barack Obama: How White Privilege Rears its Ugly Head
Jorge Zeballos, Guilford College
Wednesday, September 16, 11:30-1pm, King 126
The N-Word: What do you think?
Terrence 'TC' Muhammad, Community Activist
Tuesday, September 22, 12-1pm, MRC-King 128E
Multicultural & Multiracial Identity
Naadiya Hasan, Sociology Professor
Wednesday, September 30, 1-2pm, MRC-King 128E
The Art of Storytelling
Carolyn Beard Whitlow, English, African American, Women's Studies Professor
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30pm-9pm, The Community Center
"Lend a Hand. Be the Change. Sit In, Stand Up, March On" - Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 21, 2010
Guilford celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events entitled “Activism: Then and Now” beginning Jan. 12 2009.
Programs—all were free and open to the public— honored and examined the work of the late civil rights leader and explored how current activists continue his legacy. The series culminated with a community forum connecting stories and experiences of past and present activists.
For more information contact
Jada M. Drew
336-316-2473
jdrew@guilford.edu