This fun-filled look at the contributions and ingenuity of African Americans examines their impact on daily living. Safarace, a drum and dance troupe, combines their pounding West African rhythm and dance in a colorful and inspiring performance at 7 p.m. in the Buck Union Building stage area. African American Art Exhibit featuring BIKO, The Artist. Larry Glasko, associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the secret routes and hiding places used to help slaves escape during the 1840s-1860s. Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this event by reading works by African American writers.
All programs are free.
Hayfield House 105, noon. Student Commons, noon. The School of Music will present three performances of Celebration of African-American Spirituals. All of the performances are in the School of Music Recital Hall. The Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 concerts will feature The Penn State Glee Club, student and faculty vocalists and guest artists.