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Black Aspirations Week

Black Aspirations Week

Date: April 13-18 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Cleveland State University (Multiple Locations)

The Black Studies Program will present Black Aspirations Week, a celebration of black cultural and academic life. Events include a Community Dinner for FAST Employees, an arts and dance troupe, "Beyond Ferguson" panel discussion, a healthy eating demonstration, a Black Studies Program alumni night-out and the Madam C. J. Walker Extravaganza.


Monday, April 13 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm || Fenn Tower
Community Dinner at Fenn Tower
Honoring the Facilities Access Safety Team (Maintenance Staff)

Co-sponsor: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Tuesday, April 14 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm || CSU Galleries
Arts & Dance Troupe at the Playhouse Square
Co-sponsor:
CLASS Dean’s Diversity Council

Wednesday, April 15 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm || MC Auditorium
Beyond Ferguson: What’s Next? Open Panel Discussion
Co-sponsor: Class Dean’s Diversity Council

Thursday, April 16 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm || Student Center Atrium
Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Chef Eric Wells - CSU School of Nursing––Screenings––Monica Starks-Kidney Screening Information

Friday, April 17 at 7:00 pm  || Main Classroom, Room 137
Alumni Night-Out for the Black Studies Program ~ Speak Up Poetry

Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 pm || Main Classroom Auditorium
Madam C.J. Walker Extravaganza
Co-sponsor: Through the Cross Campus Ministries