The Atrium

On February 24, 2008 we celebrated the third annual Taste of Soul Sunday in honor of African American culture. Participants sampled art, music, history, and food offered by a variety of performers, artists, and educators. Guests included local fiber artist Georgia Farr and mixed media artist Rose Hammond. A hip hop music panel featured Needlz, Governor Slugwell and Robert S.

Also in attendance was the Grand Valley State dance group Capoeira Mandinga, who performed a unique African Brazilian form of self-defense with aerobic dance elements.

Authors Professor Daniel McCluire, Rethinking the Modern Civil Rights Movement, and Professor Veta Tucker, A Poetic History of African American Women were also on hand to discuss and sign their books.