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Gallery: BSU celebrates Black History Month with African American Festival

March 1, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Black Student Union finished celebrating Black History Month with the African American Festival at The Well Church on Saturday night. The festival included performances of cultural poetry pieces, music and a time of fellowship.

Alyah Edwards, sophomore communication disorder major from San Antonio and Camille Wescott, freshman graphic design/advertising major from Carrolton, recite “Aint I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Joshayla Conway, freshman kinesiology major from Kilgore, reads a poem called “The Significance.” (Photo by David Mitchell)
Kofi Forson, freshman undeclared major from Little Elm, sings an original song titled “Colors.” (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of the audience answer Black History Month trivia questions. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Cydney Ford, freshman vocal performance major from Fort Worth, sings an oprea piece titled “Quando M’en Vo” by Giacomo Puccini. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Isaac Bapeli passionately recites an original poem titled “A Time.” (Photo by David Mitchell)

Jacob Lundy, junior multimedia major from Abilene, sings a cover of “Face to Face” by Ruel. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Caleb Jackson, junior digital entertainment media major from Weatherford, recites a poem about social injustices. (Photo by David Mitchell)
April Napier advocates for mental health in her poem called “The Night.” (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of OMA Worship end the evening by praising God. (Photo by David Mitchell)
OMA Worship leads the audience in worship songs. (Photo by David Mitchell)

 

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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