The Mustang

Issue date: 2/9/06 Section: Student Life

Pictured from left to right are Koury Arrinton, Maria Dominguez, Eddie Rodrigue, Caryn Kinane, and Guadalupe Cano, from the MASA office. The office will be sponsoring events for Black History Month.

The month of February will mark the second annual African-American History week here at Western New Mexico University. A schedule of events is planned to promote awareness and recognition of African-American culture. According to the director of Multicultural Affair activities, Maria Dominguez, the events were selected in order to appeal to all age groups and she believed incorporating food and music would be the most appealing. The activities will commence on Tuesday, Feb.14 with the Evolution of Music event from 11 to 2 p.m. Music from African-American artists, past and present, will be played for students to enjoy in the Student Memorial Building.
The following day students can satisfy their hunger with a variety of soul food entrees. The Soul Food Lunch will be served from 11 to 1:30 p.m. in the Mustang Dining Hall, which is located on the second floor of the Student Memorial Building. One can expect to indulge their taste buds with traditional African-American dishes like fried catfish and a crab rice pilaf. Side dishes will include: fried cabbage with bacon, green bean casserole, Cajun beans and rice, sweet cornbread, and biscuits. Sweet potato and pecan pie will be served for dessert. Individuals without a meal plan who would still like to dine in may do so by paying a fee of $5.68.
If all that delicious food has got you feeling soulful, you can dance the night away on Friday night at a Soul Train inspired dance. The dance will be held in Graham Gym from 9 to 12 p.m. During the night there will be contests for theme-related apparel and dancing. You can expect to hear more fantastic music from talented African-American artists.
On Saturday, David Milner's Quartet will play and patrons can catch a celestial display of gospel performances held in the GRC auditorium at 6 p.m. Accompanying music. An extensive list of gospel performers will be present, including Saint Luke Baptist Association Drill Team, Brotherhood Gospel Chorus, Mary Grimes, Reverend Richard Ballou, Timothy Mathieu, and Rachel Ross.
Finally, capping off the week of festivities will be a traditional "Soul Food Cook-Off." Participants will battle to be the top chef by cooking their choice of cornbread, barbeque, fried catfish or chicken. If you would like to battle for the best cook award, bring your delectable dishes to the MASA office by 10:45 a.m. sharp on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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