Events
Omar at Oberlin | Roundtable Discussion: Narratives of Enslaved Individuals
07
Dec
10:00 am to 11:30 am EST
Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall
Faculty members Meredith Gadsby, Charles Peterson, and Caroline Wood Newhall discuss historical and literary context for Omar—the narratives of enslaved individuals including a comparison of...
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Omar at Oberlin | Panel Discussion: Performance Practices for Black Productions
07
Dec
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST
Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall
Courtney-Savali Andrews BA ’04, BM ’06, Rhiannon Giddens ’00, and Caroline Jackson-Smith discuss performance practices, process and special considerations for Black productions...
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Seckou Keita
07
Dec
7:30 pm EST
Finney Chapel
An exceptional and charismatic musician, Seckou Keita has arguably become one of the most influential and inspiring Kora players of his generation. Originally from Senegal, Seckou Keita is based in...
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Kwanzaa Celebration
09
Dec
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST
Afrikan Heritage House (Lord-Saunders)
Lord Lounge
Lord Lounge
Kwanzaa is an annual week long celebration that celebrates African American and Pan-African culture, history, values, family, and community. Come celebrate Kwanzaa, eat dinner, and learn more about...
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African Students Association Banquet: Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu
19
Apr
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EDT
Carnegie Building
Root Room
Root Room
The African Students Association (ASA) is hosting its annual banquet. The banquet seeks to celebrate African cultural identity as well as serve as a fundraising event for the Yakubu Saaka Memorial...