Preview
Identifier
Kanza1975_039
Object Type
Yearbook
Creation Date
1-1-1975
Description
A 1975 Kanza yearbook page about Black Heritage Week with the theme "Together We Can Make A Change." Also included are photographs of the B. F. Maiz (poet and philosopher), Grant Green (jazz musician), and Carlene Valentine and Donna King (Miss Bold Black) during Homecoming Week (continued from page 38).
Transcription
‘Together we can make a change’
Black Heritage Week, 1975, themed “Together We Can Make A Change,” featured an Emphasis speaker, interpretational dance troupe and the annual soul food dinner and Afro Ball. To begin the week’s events, an exhibit of African sculptures, baskets and clothing belonging to Earle Core were displayed, along with art works by KSCP students in the student union. Monday, two panel discussions were held in the Student Union concerning black problems in a predominantly white society. All black athletes were honored at the basketball game between KSCP and Southwest Missouri State University. b. f. maiz, noted poet and educator, presented his works Tuesday in McCray Auditorium as a part of the Emphasis speaker program. The Major Attraction committee brought Grant Green, jazz musician, to Pittsburg for a concert at Carney Auditorium. The Black Exodus Dance Troupe from the University of Missouri at Kansas City presented interpretational dances in Kelce Center Auditorium. The annual soul food dinner was held Saturday, followed by the Afro Ball. The weeks activities ended Sunday with a concert by the KSCP Gospel Choir in McCray Auditorium and the showing of academy award winning film “Sounder” at the free flick.
Far Left: An original drawing by Aaron Smith provided the cover and theme for the Black Heritage Week program. Upper Left: b. f. maize, poet and philosopher, presented a lecture, “May I Poet With You?” Left: Grant Green, jazz musician, entertains the audience with original selections. Above: Carlene Valentine congratulates Donna King for being chosen Miss Bold Black during Homecoming Week. Miss Bold Black also reigned over Black Heritage Week activities.
