African Heritage Celebration
The African Heritage Celebration committee has organized a two-day celebration at LaGuardia Community College to highlight the contemporary and historic contribution of Africa and people of African descent to worldwide development. The theme for the celebration is “From the Continent to the World”.
- March 29th @ 1:00 PM in the Little Theater
- March 30th @ 10:30 AM in the Mainstage Theater
Our extensive programs include film, lectures, and a procession. Please check our events page for more details.
There will also be an African history display by the LaGuardia Archives, a vendors market, an ancestral grove and a display of Shona stone sculptures. Glucose, cholesterol, hearing & vision testing will also be provided. Cultural performances, student presentations and African cuisine enhance the celebration on March 3oth.
You can click on any picture across the top or at the bottom to read a brief bio about the African or African-American Legend. |