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Attendees create custom bead bracelets while various artists perform on the stage. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: AFRAM Festival celebrates final day of Black History Month

March 3, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union and the Office of Inclusion, Equity and Belonging hosted the AFRAM Festival on Friday at the Campus Mall. The event celebrated Black history and culture with live performances, including praise dance, poetry, singing and dance. Attendees enjoyed barbecue, line dancing, a church fair, a photo shoot and custom AFRAM T-shirts.

Darius Clark, sophomore information systems major from Grand Prairie, and Anaia Mosley, junior communication disorders major from Crowley, recite their opening remarks for the attendees. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees order food from the Black Cat’s Blues & BBQ food truck. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees create custom bead bracelets while various artists perform on the stage. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Eli Evans performs the song “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees sit at tables eating food while different performers come on stage to perform acts. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Raylia Thompson, co-president of the African Students’ Association and senior marketing major from Forney, shares a video on her phone with other leadership members of ASA. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Deo Grace Tshilumba Musue, junior nutrition major from Hurst, performs a poetry reading. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
TJ Evans performs the song “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Miarae Ramirez, junior advertising/public relations major from Midland, performs in the Sanctify act. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: AFRAM, AFRAM Festival, African Student's Association, ASA, Black Student Union, BSU, OIEB

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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