The Cultural Awareness Center is kicking off the new year with a presentation and reading by author and educator Kakwasi Somadhi, and will host events throughout February to honor Black History Month.
“For Black History Month, we try to offer a bunch of diverse programs,” says Tamara Knox, a student personnel assistant at the CAC. “We’re going to have a panel about the protest movement. With everything that’s going on in the news now, it’ll be great to have a dialogue about it.”
The CAC strives to provide exciting programs that reflect the diversity of the campus, and promote the core values of the college. The center, which is nestled between the cafeteria and South Gym, is open for students to study and seek academic aid and hosts special events. The CAC sponsors educational films, dynamic speakers, community forums and diversity workshops to foster inclusion and cultural pride.
Here’s a look at the Cultural Awareness Center’s upcoming events:
Professor Emeritus Kakwasi Somadhi
Thursday, Feb. 5, noon-1:30 p.m.
Somadhi will read from her new book “Coming Forth by Day.” Discussion and book-signing will follow.
“Year of the Ram” New Year Celebration with the Sacramento Taiko Dan Drummers
Tuesday, Feb. 10, noon-1 p.m.
Bridging the Gap from Selma to Ferguson
Thursday, Feb. 12, noon-1:30 pm
Join a panel of community members as they share their thoughts on protest moments from yesterday to today. Moderator Azizza Goens, CEO of the Sacramento Black Chamber.
“Iconoclasts” Dave Chappelle and the late poet Maya Angelo
Tuesday, Feb. 17, Time TBA
A film about two different people – the comedian and the poet – sharing life experiences.
“The Chitlin Circuit,” A Milton Bowens and Angela May Production
Friday, Feb. 20, Time TBA
An evening of art, music, poetry and dance.
Women of Tanzania
Monday, Feb. 26, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Presenter Sister Charlotte O’Neal
For more information on Cultural Awareness Center events, visit http://www.scc.losrios.edu/cac/
