Word: afros
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...first-annual Kuumbafest, introduced byProfessor of Afro-American Studies Cornel West'74, concluded the weekend. Following smallerensemble pieces, the Harvard-Radcliffe KuumbaSingers--over 70 in number--brought the crowd onceagain to its feet, some swaying, others crying...
...just incredible that Sonia Sanchez is coming, and that we can utilize our own Faculty like [Professor of Afro-American Studies and of Philosophy] K. Anthony Appiah," said April Garrett, W.E.B. DuBois institute fellows coordinator. "That's what I'm most excited about--fostering a connection between students and faculty--an event that students are interested in, and faculty can get intellectually excited about...
There is a need for "Afro-Diasporic groups to come together and see how Caribbeans are connected to Africans, and how Africans are connected to African-Americans," she said. "It's really a tapestry--[the traditions] are woven into each other...
...There's not one Afro-Diasporan organization that hasn't contributed something," he said...
Cornel West will deliver the address for thefinale event in Paine Hall Sunday evening:Kuumbafest, a celebration of Afro-Americanspiritual music...