African
Heritage Month 2006 - The Roots: Defining Our Purpose While
Building Our Legacy
Ministries: Roots – Part IV
This is a five part saga of African American life based on Alex
Haley’s family history. Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African
Village, sold into slavery and taken to America. He makes several
escape attempts until he is finally caught and maimed. Throughout
this series, the family observes notable events in the U.S.
History, such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings,
and emancipation.
Date
Monday, February 20, 2006
Time
9:30PM - 11:30PM
Location
Montgoris Dining Hall, 2nd Floor, Queens Campus
Sponsored By
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Residence Hall Association and
Student Programming Board