F.L.O.W. Future Leaders Organizational Workshops
This annual student leadership conference is centered on developing student organizational leadership skills. Practical workshops for treasurers and secretaries are part of the menu as well as philosophical workshops like "what does it men to be a leader", "cross cultural collaborations" and "how not to sink your own ship". The conference is open to all college students from across the state as well as high school students. Read More.
Latino Heritage Month
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center observes the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration which begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries-Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
The Hapa Project
ha•pa (hä’pä) adj. 1. Slang. of mixed ethnic heritage with partial roots in Asian and/or Pacific Islander ancestry. n. 2. Slang. a person of such ancestry. [der./Hawaiian: hapa haole. (half white)]
Once a derogatory label derived from the Hawaiian word for “half,” Hapa has since been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed racial heritage includes Asian or Pacific Island descent. Kip Fulbeck began The Hapa Project as a forum for Hapas to answer the question “What are you?” in their own words and be pictured in simple head-on portraits. Traveling throughout the country, he photographed over 1200 people from all walks of life – from babies to adults, construction workers to rock stars, gangbangers to pro surfers, schoolteachers to porn stars, engineers to comic book artists. The project now manifests as a book, traveling photographic exhibition, and online community.
During K-Week students, staff, faculty, and the public can have a picture taken. All pictures are posted on the MLKCC windows throughout the week!
Kwanzaa
As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. Our annual celebration of is held in collaboration with the Black Student Union each December.
African American History Month
African American History Month is celebrated each February. The theme is adopted from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History which has set the national theme each year since 1926.
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