WNMU Celebrates Black History Month with Events

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Photo: David Milner and Company

Silver City, NM - The Office of Multicultural Events and Student Activities (MASA) is kicking-off Black History Month with a celebration of African drumming and dancing on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in theMiller Library.

The event African Drumming And Dancing will be demonstrated by the group New World Drummers.

The annual student and community favorite Gospel Music Extravaganza in its twelfth year will bring back familiar musical groups like the David Milner and Company as well as new talent on February 25. The event is followed by a free soul food dinner prepared by Brewer Hills Baptist Church Catering Services and the MASA Office.

Other events include a student panel, civil rights training, a traditional Nigerian meal and a celebration of African American music through history. Events are free to the public.

African American Drumming and Dancing - Saturday, February 4, 7:00pm, Miller Library
Civil Rights Training "Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round": A musical account of the Civil Rights movement. - Monday, February 6, 2:00pm, Miller Library
Voices from WNMU: A student/staff panel discussion - Monday, February 6, 6:00 p.m., Miller Library
Evolution of Music: Celebrate the evolution of music and the influence of African American musicians from past to present. - Friday, February 17, 8:00 p.m., Student Memorial Center 1st floor.
A Taste of Nigeria: Traditional meal prepared by WNMU alum and native Nigerian - Monday, February 20, 6:00 p.m., Student Memorial Center 3rd floor
Gospel Music Extravaganza: Musical groups and soul food dinner - Saturday, February 25, 5pm, Global Resource Center Auditorium
Soul Food Lunch: Meal prepared by Sodexho Food Services - Wednesday, February 29, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mustang Dining Hall ($6.14 for members of the public)

For more information, contact the MASA Office at 575.538.6611.

Located in Silver City, New Mexico, Western New Mexico University has served the people of the state of New Mexico and its surrounding areas as acomprehensive, regional, rural, public coeducational university since 1893 and caters to a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ethnic background.

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