Sinclair Community College is set to host the Kuumba Celebration in honor of African American History Month.<\/p>\n
\u201cKuumba is a way for students to celebrate African American History Month in their own way,\u201d Dr. Boikai Twe, chairperson of Psychology and African-American Studies department at Sinclair said.<\/p>\n
The event honors African-American contributions to society and popular culture through hands-on activities and the use of music, fashion, arts and dance.<\/p>\n
Kuumba in Swahili means \u201ccreativity.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCreativity, as we define it, is doing as much as you can in the way that you can to leave your community a more beautiful and beneficial place than you found it,\u201d Twe said.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event will include presentations from local visual artist James Pate, student exhibits, a talent show and competition, as well as a black history trivia contest. Local musician Gil Gaddis will perform live music.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re hoping to get the community involved, especially in the talent show,\u201d Twe said. \u201cEveryone is welcome to the event.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event will also include a visual display highlighting African-American conversion to Islam, Twe said.<\/p>\n
Organized entirely by students involved in Sinclair\u2019s African American History Month Committee and the African-American Studies Program, the Kuumba Celebration will take place Feb. 27 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in Building 8 near the stage area. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
For more information on the Kuumba Celebration, contact Twe at (937) 512-2889.<\/p>\n
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