Pan-Afrikan

Apr 13, 2016

Marc Lamont Hill: An evaluation of America’s fundamental contradictions

Benyame Assefa | Staff Writer On Monday, April 4, about 300 hundred students, faculty and staff stood together as Pan-Afrikan Week guest speaker Marc Lamont Hill takes the podium. The esteemed Morhouse University professor spoke to NC State students on topics that were anxiously anticipated. The audience often seemed taken aback by the raw truths…

Apr 13, 2016

“Black to our Roots” kicks off Pan-Af

Anahzsa Jones | Correspondent On April 2 the African Student Union kicked off Pan-Afrikan Week with their annual Africa Night. This year’s theme was “Black To Our Roots.” The event was full of entertainment from East and West African cultures, including dancing, singing, and a fashion show, all to showcase and celebrate the heritage of…

Apr 9, 2014

Students Rally at Talley Over Concert Cancellation

  Aaron Jones | Staff Writer The Talley Ballroom made to accommodate 1200 guests looked spacious in comparison to the small crowd of some 50 students and faculty members who attended the Rally for Talley, Friday. The rally, organized in response to the sudden cancellation of the Pan Afrikan concert featuring Migos and Pusha T, featured…

Apr 9, 2014

Pan Afrikan: 2014 Step Show

DeErricka Green | Managing Editor  On Sat. April 5, 2014, seven National Pan-Hellenic Council teams continued the annual tradition of honoring African American culture and African roots through stepping, in the conclusion of the Pan Afrikan Festival. Since the early 90s, members of the Divine Nine NPHC organizations have competed during Pan Afrikan for the title of…

Apr 3, 2014

Administration Cancels Pan Afrikan Concert Due to Safety Concerns

Chris Hart-Williams | Staff Writer Wednesday evening it was announced via a press release from the Department of Student Leadership and Engagement that the on-campus concert scheduled for Friday, featuring rap trio, Migos has been canceled for safety reasons.  The concert was organized by the Black Students Board of the Union Activities Board (UAB), as part…