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Identifier
Kanza1977_033
Object Type
Yearbook
Creation Date
1-1-1977
Description
A 1977 Kanza yearbook page about Black Heritage Week, February 6-12, describing events held including performances by gospel groups such as Kansas State College of Pittsburg's Inspirational Voices of Faith, the Soul Food Dinner, a film, and a panel discussion led by B. F. Maiz. Also included are photographs of KSCP's Inspirational Voices of Faith, and Jeanne Treavor, a vocalist from the St. Louis Jazz Quartet (continued from page 32).
Transcription
1. Coordinators of the variety show, Ronnie Brown and Sanford Garrett, displayed their physiques in one of the skits. 2. David Sheppard put it all together as he danced to the soul music at the Eagle’s Club. 3. KSCP’s Inspirational Voices of Faith was another addition to Black Heritage Week. 4. Black students danced to the music of “Underground Movement’ during the Afro-Ball. 5. Jeanne Treavor, featured vocalist with the St. Louis Jazz Quartet, was a highlight of the week.
After a year of hard work and much planning, the annual Black Heritage Week was held February 6-12, giving the Black minority a chance once again to express themselves on campus and to the entire public.
The week began on Sunday with a Gospel Choir Concert. Two musical groups, the Kelley Family from Atchison, and the Challengers Choir St. Matthews Church of Wichita entertained students. Performing with these two groups was KSCP’s Inspirational Voices of Faith.
Following the musical performance was a Soul Food Dinner in Gibson Dining Hall. Black students submitted many recipes for a buffet-style-dinner. “Cooley High,” a film about Chicago school kids, entertained students after the dinner.
To encourage student involvement, B. F. Maiz led a panel discussion on the best-selling book, “Roots.” His discussion attempted to solicit the public’s views and impressions of Alex Haley’s work. Maiz read his own poetry Monday evening. His works speak of the alienated lives of institutionalized prisoners and other societal outcasts.
Added highlights of Black Heritage Week were performances by the Clairborne Cadets, a precision drill team from Coffeyville which performed during the KSCP = MSSC basketball game, and the musical sounds of the St. Louis Jazz Quartet featuring Jeanne Treavor.
In order for Black students to share their talents and interests with fellow students, a variety show was held in the Imperial Ballroom, featuring skits, songs, poetry readings, and two musical groups.
“Underground Movement” was the featured musical group at the annual Afro-Ball held at the Eagle’s Club in Pittsburg, ending another week of “soul” delight for Black students.
