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February 4, 1999
African Heritage Celebration 1999Contact:
Jane Finalborgo
Virginia Bennett
(516) 287 8313
Fax: (516) 283 4081The following events are planned as an African Heritage Celebration at Southampton College of Long Island University. All events are open to the public. For further information, call the Office of Multicultural Programs at (516) 287-8356 or 8357.
Thursday, February 4, 4:30 - 6 PM Opening Reception: jazz and hors d'oeuvres Ocean View Lounge
Wednesday, February 10, 7 PM "Seeing the Other in Myself" Understanding the dynamics of race relations with Ahmad Anderson. Montauk RM #213.
Wednesday, February 17, 9 PM Reggae with One Drop Band featuring Dollar Man. Wood Hall Rathskeller. $3 general admission.
Thursday, February 18, 7:30 PM "The Relevance of Malcolm X in the 21st Century" Presented by political activist and educator, Tabari Z. Bomani. Ocean View Lounge
Saturday, February 20 Cotton Club Excursion. Transportation will be provided. Please call 287-8357 for information on departure time and ticket prices.
Sunday, February 21 Film "Sankofa" Location and time TBA
Wednesday, February 24, 5 PM "Women of Color in the New Millenium" with Dr. Denise M. Loew, Principal of Phillips Avenue Elementary School in Riverhead. Montauk RM # 213.
Thursday, February 25, 7 PM "Third Generation Immigrant" moderated by Lydia Zendejas, HEOP counselor and Associate Director of the Center for Cultural and Racial Diversity at Southampton College. Ocean View Lounge
Saturday, February 27, 7 PM Closing Ceremony with Marie Brooks Pan-Caribbean Dancers Inc. Marie Brooks has incorporated dance into the lives of children and young adults for three decades. She has touched the lives of youth by teaching the importance of dance, culture and heritage. She is an educator at heart, touching the spirit, mind, body and soul. Tickets, at $5 for adults and $2 for students, will be available at the door or in advance by calling (516) 287-8356. Children 12 and younger are FREE. Avram Theater.