“KUJICHAGULIA"
a Kwanzaa principle meaning Self-Determination"

A Cleveland State University tradition for 31 years, Black Aspirations Week celebrates the heritage of African-American peoples as well as Black America's future. Black Aspirations will feature a series of speakers, workshops, performances, and a community dinner. Please join us as we recognize the faith that the past has taught us and the and the hope that the present has brought us.

All events for this University and community collaboration are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

For further information, call the Black Studies Program at 216-687-3655.

Calendar of Events

Saturday, April 17

16th Annual Curtis Wilson Scholarship Dinner
Hilton East/Beachwood 6:30 PM
Call 216-687-9395 Tickets $40 Deadline 4/13/04

Health and Wellness Fair
and
Community Organizations
10:30 am – 2 pm University Center Atrium

African American Women’s Agenda
Marcia McCoy, Political Coordinator of the AFL-CIO
Cynthia Samples, Councilperson of Woodmere Village
12:00 Noon University Center, Rm 103

Lecture on “Non-Traditional Medicine and Herbs”
Tanya Edwards, Ph.D.
2:30 – 4:00 pm University Center, Rm 364

Community Dinner
Hue People Entertainment and Messengers of Joy
5:00 – 8:00 pm University Center, Orange Lounge

Tuesday, April 20

Sankofa Art Exhibit and Lecture
and
Umoja / Student Organizations
10:00 am – 2:00 pm University Center Atrium

> Lecture by Tyaun Lee, Ph.D. : “Get IN, Stay In, Get Out”
12:00 – 2:00 pm University Center Auditorium 6

Keynote Address on “Self-Determination”
David Whitaker, Ph.D.
6:00 – 7:30 pm University Center Auditorium 6

Wednesday, April 21

Africa Students Association
Cultural Dance, Artifacts, Fashion, and “Taste of Africa” Cuisine
10:00 am – 2:00 pm University Center Atrium

Hip Hop Dance Company
and
Storyteller: “African Fables” by Amir Rashidd
University Center Auditorium

Second Annual Poetry Slam
Sponsored by the Black Alumni Association
Host: Q-Nice, Coordinator: Kisha Foster
7:00 – 9:00 pm University Center Orange Lounge

Thursday, April 22

Reparations Workshop with DeBorah Gilbert White
Facilitator: Brother Abdul Qahhar
Voters Rights with Lena Boswell
12:00 – 2:00 pm University Center, Rm 103

Black Wealth Network with Steve Washington
3:00 – 4:00 pm University Center, Rm 103

Farrakhan Savior’s Day Film on Reparations
5:00 – 9:00 University Center Auditorium 1

Friday, April 23
Day of Jazz

Tribute to John Coltrane by Blanco Williams
11:00 am – 12:00 pm University Center, Rm 103

Jazz Heritage Orchestra Quartet
2:00 – 3:00 pm University Center Atrium

Hubb’s Moments Notice
4:00 – 5:00 pm University Center Atrium

African American Female Workshop with Saundra Bishop
12:00 – 1:00 pm University Center, Rm 103

Brother 2 Brother
6:00 – 10:00 pm University Center International Auditorium

Saturday, April 24

Brother 2 Brother
9:00 am – 12:30 pm University Center International Auditorium 1
and University Center, Rm 103

Black Female/Male Relationships: Speed Dating
Paula Mickens-English, Ph.D.
5:30 – 7:30 pm University Center, Rm 103

For further information, call the Black Studies Program at 216-687-3655.