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The center of attention | |
| AACC celebrates a decade of culture and education | ||
| By Cynthia C. Hoke |
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“For years, the African-American Cultural Center has served as a place where faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds gather freely to express their ideas and artistic talent,” says LaRetha Spain-Shuler, associate dean of students and director of the AACC. “As we move the center into its next decade, it is important for us to pause to reflect, honor and celebrate the tireless efforts of those individuals and groups who made the center possible. This is truly a special moment in the life of the AACC, and we are looking forward to having everyone come out and enjoy this exciting week.” Founded in April of 1994 through a collaboration among the Division of Student Affairs, the African-American studies department and members of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization, the AACC was created to provide an environment of cultural growth, sensitivity and appreciation of African-American history and the contributions of the African diaspora. The anniversary celebration will kick off with a panel discussion about the center’s founding titled “A Historical Perspective of the Inception of the African-American Cultural Center.” The discussion, facilitated by Joseph H. Pete Silver, vice president for academic affairs and professor of political science at Savannah State University, is Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel and is free to the public. Events on Sept. 21 include a lecture and luncheon with UGA alumnus Hamilton Holmes II at noon in the Tate Student Center Gallery. Admission is $15. At 3 p.m. the center will present “The Foot Soldier Project Documentary and Discussion,” facilitated by UGA faculty members Derrick Alridge and Maurice Daniels, in 407 Memorial Hall (Adinkra Hall). There is no admission fee. A brown-bag luncheon discussion entitled “Where Do We Go From Here?” is the highlight on Sept. 22, at noon in Adinkra Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch and to discuss the growth and development of the AACC. Admission is free. The AACC will continue the celebration Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall ballroom with “Student Production Night: Decades of Performing.” Featured participants include the African American Chorale Ensemble, Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society, the Black Theatrical Ensemble, Pamoja Dance Company and the NAACP. This event is free and open to the public. On Sept. 24, the highlight will be a presentation by Leslie Bates, the first director for Minority Services and Programs. The presentation begins at 3 p.m. in Georgia Hall of the Tate Student Center, and will be followed by a reception in Adinkra Hall. A one-woman performance, “A Visit with Madam C.J. Walker,” by UGA alumna JoAnna Maddox begins at 7 p.m. in Georgia Hall. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for non-students. On Sept. 25, in Georgia Hall, the celebration continues with a community and alumni celebration titled “Ole School and New Skool Bash,” featuring comedian Zooman. UGA alumna Mia Jackson will serve as the emcee for the event, which begins at 8 p.m. and includes dancing, entertainment and refreshments. Admission is $10 for students and $15 for non-students. The anniversary observance will conclude Sept. 26, with a performance by the Atlanta African American Philharmonic Orchestra at the Morton Theatre at 4 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, $10 for persons younger than 18 and $25 at the door. The AACC exists to assist UGA in its mission of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for African-American students. |
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