During the month of February there will be several activities sponsored by the RWC Multi-Cultural Affairs Office, Multicultural Council, and the Akwaaba Student Group in celebration of African American History Month:Quilt Display, February 7-11
Unique quilts depicting spirit and soul of African American culture created by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi and Faith Ringgold, nationally renowned artists, authors, quilters, and lecturers.
Jazz Hour, Wednesday, February 16, 11:30-1:30, Muntz lobby
Live jazz and southern cuisine
Jazz performance by Antoine Mack–Guitar (RWC student), Anthony Lee–Bass (RWC student), and Matt Jordan–Piano (Former CCM student).
Sixth Annual Forum, Tuesday, February 22, 12:30 – 2:00, Muntz 156
Phyllis Wheatley, African American Poet will be in attendance, along with a presentation of the Eighteenth Century Republic of Letters by Professor John E. Douglass, PhD.
Helen Kegler, RWC Director of Multi-Cultural Affairs, is encouraging students, administration, and faculty to take this opportunity to learn more about African American culture through various forms of art, cultural food, and information.