Craig Brookins
Filmmaker Byron Hurt Examines Impact of Soul Food
On Wednesday, June 20, 2017, over 175 local college students, Triangle residents and food justice activists came together for a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary Soul Food Junkies. Sponsored by NC State's African American Cultural Center in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, attendees were 'edutained' on the role soul food has played in African American culture and learned about the impact of America’s class-based apartheid in its food system.
End-of-Year Events Celebrate Diverse Achievements
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity closes the academic year with old and new traditions. Read the recaps of Equal Opportunity Institute Graduation, Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence and Lavender Graduation. Attend the Multicultural Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
Harambee Celebration Brings the Promise of a Great Year at NC State
Last week, the African American Cultural Center celebrated Harambee, beginning with the Call of Drums played by students. Harambee is Swahili for "Let us come together!"