Cleveland State University’s Black Studies Program invites all Cleveland State students and the public to join them for Black Aspirations Week, April 13-17 on the CSU campus.

The week of festivities includes a community potluck dinner, poetry slam, health fair, pancake breakfast and alumni reunion. Unless noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 216.687.3655 or visit www.csuohio.edu/class/blackstudies.

Monday, April 13

Community Potluck Dinner
Expressions of Praise, a CSU gospel choir, will provide music
3-6 p.m.
Main Classroom (MC) North Lobby

Tuesday, April 14

Student Organization Day
Presentations by the Muslim Student Association, Latinos Unidos, African Student Association, Black Student Union, and Association of Black Social Workers, Fraternities and Sororities.
All Day
MC Student Lounge Area

Health Disparity in the Community
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will lead an open discussion on health in the community. Featuring the film Unnatural Causes and a raffle.
1-2:30 p.m.
MC 134

Wednesday, April 15

Kikundi, the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs’ Black Male Initiative
Who’s In Your Circle?
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
MC 101, 103, 104, 136

Thursday, April 16

Health Fair Day
Area health agencies will present information on various health issues.
All Day MC Atrium and Lounge

Friday, April 17

Student Breakfast with Student Life
8-9:30 a.m. MC 106

Nigerian Community Presentation
12 noon Location TBA

Poetry Slam
Open to all CSU students and the community.
6-8 p.m. Black Studies MC 137

Black Poetic Performance
Black Poetic artists will perform.
8-10 p.m.
Drinko Hall, Music & Communication Building
Tickets available at door. Seats are limited.

Black Alumni Reunion for Current Students and Alumni
Includes reception and music
5-8 p.m. MC Lounge and MC 137

Saturday, April 25

21st Annual Curtis Wilson Scholarship Fund Dinner
6 p.m. Wolstein Center
For tickets, call 216.687.9394

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