A Glimpse of Africa

Release date: April 17, 2010 |

Goucher College’s Programming Board is hosting “A Glimpse of Africa,” a cultural exhibition and fundraising event, on Saturday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum.

This event is open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets may be purchased for $3 at the door the night of the event. For more information, contact Nenelwa Tomi at 413-512-0745 or nenelwa.tomi@gmail.com.

“A Glimpse of Africa” will feature vendors and performances by The Nu-World Art Ensemble, a community-based theater and dance ensemble that addresses important issues affecting youth; E the Poet Emcee, a spoken-word/hip-hop performer and social-change advocate; the Rhythm Step Team from Towson University; Nsomniak, a local musical duo that blends African sounds with contemporary hip-hop; and others.

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ivorian Hope Charities Inc., a Maryland nonprofit that provides humanitarian assistance, economic relief, and educational opportunities to help rebuild the Ivory Coast; and to the Community Organized Response (COR) Mental and Physical Fitness program, a Baltimore-based community organization that promotes health and exercise among young people worldwide.

This event is sponsored in part by Goucher College’s Programming Board and the Social Justice Committee. It is part of the Baltimore City Forum, a student-organized, interdisciplinary series of events meant to highlight socio-economic issues that are important to Baltimore and to spur volunteer participation between members of the campus community and citywide outreach organizations.