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AFRICAN CULTURE CELEBRATION
Speakers, Music, Dancing, Art and more to celebrate the diversity of culture within Africa.

An afternoon celebrating the diversity of Africa
Presented by the African Community Center of West Michigan
A Refugee operated non-profit organization

Africa is home to a plethora of cultures, races, and traditions. On November 14, 2009, the African Community Center of West Michigan will host an African Culture Celebration at Grand Valley State University's DeVos Campus in the Loosemoore Auditorium. The celebration is a great chance for the community of Grand Rapids to celebrate the diverse and exciting cultures of Africa and an opportunity for our organization to raise the funds necessary to continue our programs that have helped countless individuals in need. This event will contain several speakers, as well as African music, dance, art, an "African Marketplace" and much more. Proceeds will be directed toward educational programs serving the refugees and immigrants of Grand Rapids.

Keynote Speakers Include:
 
• Dr. Jacques Mangala, Professor of Political Science & African Studies and Director of Grand Valley State University’s African/African American Studies Program, President of the board of directors of Humanity for Africa, presenting “Africa’s Growing Strategic Clout in World Affairs”.

• Dr. Kojo Quartey, Professor of Economics and Dean of Davenport University’s Donald W. Maine School of Business, presenting “The Effects of Globalization on Africa’s Economy”.

Also Featuring:

• GVSU’s Shakara Dance Group
• Voices of GVSU Gospel Choir
• An African Marketplace featuring African foods, clothing, jewelry, and fair trade goods.
• Workshops on how to make Ethiopian coffee
• …and more!!!

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

GVSU Loosemore Auditorium (DeVos Campus)
401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.

Loosemore Auditorium is located in Building E of the DeVos Center
(http://www.gvsu.edu/cms3/assets/C6EE62EC-E0C1-54F2-D0212D5174A27DAF/pdf/Map%20Loosemore.FrontLot.pdf)

$10 Adults
$5.00 w/Student ID

Tickets are available at:

Humanity For Africa Inc
The African Community Center of West Michigan
740 32nd St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 248-3552
info@hfainc.org

Our office is located on the lower level of the office building. Just come in through the lower level east doorway.