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UTD’s Black History Month celebrated with African dance exhibition
The UT Dallas Multicultural Center kicked off its Black History Month celebration with African dance demonstrations earlier this month. Students learned and practiced traditional dance moves to the music of the visiting Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble. Black History Month continues The Big Dinner. Guests will enjoy a night of history, dancing and good fellowship. Sweet Georgia Brown will cater a soul food dinner on Feb. 27 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Galaxy Rooms.
Members of the Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble performed with founder and director Tony Browne (left)
Students were asked to participate in the dancing and were led by a member of the Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble.
Chidi Echebiri, a student worker in the Multicultural Center and a junior studying business administration, spoke at the kickoff event.
La’Wanda Maxwell (left), a sophomore psychology major and Ezarah Baker, a junior psychology major, enjoyed the food served during the festivities.
Alex Spurlock, a sophomore in marketing and global business, sang the Black National Anthem.
