African Consciousness Celebration continues

12:24 p.m., April 4, 2005--The Center for Black Culture’s African Consciousness Celebration 2005 continues with “Lest We Forget: Black Students at the University of Delaware Since the 1960s,” at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 7, in Multipurpose Room B in the Trabant University Center.

Originally scheduled for Feb. 24, the event, which is part of the Center for Black Culture’s “Lest You Forget: The History, Struggles and Triumphs of Black America” African Consciousness Celebration for spring semester was postponed due to inclement weather.

The session features a panel discussion by successive generations of black students at UD since the 1960s. It begins with the reminiscences of representatives of the ’60s generation who pressed for the establishment of a Black Student Union, a Center for Black Culture and a Black American Studies Program. The discussion will provide participants with an opportunity to assess continuities and changes in the student experience on this campus.

Additional events in the series include:

Annual Richard Wilson Step Show, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 9, in the Bob Carpenter Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Advance ticket prices are $12 for the public, $10 for UD students, faculty, staff, seniors 62 years and older and children under 12 years. At the door ticket prices are $15 for the public and $12 for UD students, faculty, staff, seniors (62 years and above) and children under 12 years. An “After Party” is planned for 10 p.m.-3 a.m. in the Carpenter Sports Building. Combo tickets (step show and party) are $14, and are limited to students with UD IDs. Sales end Friday, April 8.

“Diversity as Art: Art as Diversity, An Evening with Nikki Giovanni,” will begin at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, in the Multipurpose Room of the Trabant University Center. The event is free and open to the public. Giovanni, a self-proclaimed “Black American, daughter, mother and professor of English,” has been a celebrated and controversial poet for more than 25 years. A professor of poetry, writing and literature at Virginia Polytech University, Giovanni speaks with humor about the creativity in everyday activities.

Annual Gospelrama, with the University of Delaware Gospel Choir and other college choirs offering an evening of inspiration and fellowship, begins at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17, in Mitchell Hall. Ticket prices to be announced.

Dark Arts Performing Dance Company at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 23, in Mitchell Hall, will perform a program of innovative dance moves ranging from ballet to hip-hop. Admission information to be announced.

African-American Students of Distinction will be recognized from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 7, in Clayton Hall Auditorium.

Kente Stole Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, in the Rodney Room in the Perkins Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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