News & Announcements
May 08, 2009
Proverb to Ponder
As a means to enlighten our community about the lessons from our elders, we will be posting an African proverb each week. A proverb is a concise and didactic saying. Think about the meaning of these proverbs, and try to apply them to your daily life, whether it be in class or on the job. This week’s “Proverb to Ponder” comes from the Ashanti of Ghana, and it tells us that knowing proverbs allows us to be better problem solvers. If you have a proverb that you would like to submit to the weekly “Proverb to Ponder,” e-mail it to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
May 01, 2009
Recognizing Spring 2009 African American Graduating Seniors
We’ve all heard graduating seniors chant “9.9.09 at 9” in burning anticipation of completing a seemingly long four years at NC State University. But we know that as African Americans, graduating from an institution of higher learning is a true milestone. So we would like to recognize those who have been active in our community and who persevered in the spirit of sankofa on our website. If you are graduating “9.9.09 at 9,” send us an e-mail with your name, your major(s), and few of your best accomplishments, whether it be induction into an honor society, pledging a Greek organization, making the Dean’s List all four years, or racking up the most Mama Thorpe hugs, we want to hear about it. Also, if you’d like to say “goodbye and good luck” to all of your friends, you can do that, too (but please keep shout-outs brief and appropriate). The list will be posted on our “In the Spirit of Sankofa” webpage as we receive submissions.
April 20, 2009
Take a Journey to the Stars with this year’s Ebony Harlem Awards
The nominees are chosen and the ballots are in! On Thursday, April 23 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Washington Sankofa room (WSC 126), find out who this year’s winners are in the following categories: Drama, Literary, Dance, Instrumental, Vocal, Art, Service, Leadership, Distinguished person, Nash Winstead Academic Achievement, Outstanding Athelete and Design. This awards ceremony is a collaboration between the African American Cultural Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, the Society of Afrikan American Culture, and the African American Heritage Society. It aims to fulfill the AACC’s mission of “promoting awareness of and appreciation for the African American experience.” Congratulations to all of the nominees. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Miss Toni Thorpe or Dr. Tracey Ray. Or, find out more about the Ebony Harlem Awards.
Upcoming Events
April 28, 2009
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus Commemoration
The MLK Commemoration is a day set aside for honoring the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights activist, leader, orator, preacher, and author of the well-known “I Have a Dream Speech,” among many other titles. Each January, NC State University, in collaboration with the African American Student Center and other African American organizations, sponsor a lecture featuring an esteemed scholar in his/her field. This event is open to the public.
April 28, 2009
L.M. Clark Lecture
Dr. Lawrence M. Clark is a former associate provost and retired professor of mathematics education at North Carolina State University.
A native of Danville, Va., Clark joined the faculty at NC State in 1974 and was instrumental as an advocate for issues relating to race and diversity during his 20-year tenure at the university. He created the chancellor’s African-American Community Advisory Council and helped found the African-American Cultural Center. NC State’s annual L.M. Clark Lecture is named in his honor. Clark continues to serve the university as a volunteer mentor, consultant and advisor for several of the student success programs he created.
April 28, 2009
Heritage Day
Heritage Day is an annual event organized by the African American Cultural Center and the Heritage Society. The purpose of Heritage Day is to uplift African American youth by instilling in them a sense of cultural pride and encouraging them to pursue higher education. Youth from surrounding communities unite with college students and staff to celebrate their African roots through a wide range of engaging activities.
April 23, 2009
Ebony Harlem Awards
The Ebony Harlem Awards began as a way of honoring exceptional students within the African American community at N.C. State. In the past, members from outside of the NCSU community would come to State to present students with awards.
April 03, 2009
Pan-Afrikan Stepshow
And still the Pan-Afrikan legacy continues as a way of celebrating our ancestral roots through service, song, dance, fashion, worship and comedy. This year’s Pan-Afrikan Festival theme is “The Evolution of Black: Still We Rise.” The festival kicks off strong this Saturday, March 28 with ASU’s “Slap Back to Africa” and Service Raleigh, and lasts until Friday, April 3, the day of the most popular events: the NPHC stepshow and the comedy show.
It is important, however, not to forget the purpose and the meaning of this celebration. For information about pan-africanism, visit Road to Pan-Africanism, or view Pan-Africanism at wikipedia.org. As you are faced with the challenges (and triumphs) that accompany your rich heritage, remember the words of Maya Angelou: “still, like air, I rise.