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slides and photographs. He completed '
his doctorate from Cairo University in
Egypt
Merira Kwesi specializes in African
fashion and culture. She will give a
slide presentation highlighting African
symbols and signs that have impacted
the Western world.
She completed her doctorate from
the University of Madrid in Spain.
The couple devotes most of their
time to speaking across the country, in
addition to running their documentary
production studio, Kemet New
Productions, in Dallas.
Past productions include “African
Origin of Civilization” and “African
History of Christianity.”
Ashra Kwesi said the message he
and his wife will deliver is appropriate
for this week’s conference.
“When you focus on the black fam
ily you focus on values,” he said. “The
family is a microcosm of a nation.
History and legacy of that nation form
family union.”
Kwesi said they try not cmfy to edu
cate their listeners, but also to inspire
them to seek out knowledge on their own.
“In terms of history that’s been dis
torted, culture is important to anAfrican
student who is oblivious to his or her
own history.
“We get a Western world perspec
tive. If we are to produce our own histo
ry, we have to go research it ourselves.”
Saturday, February 21,1998
1130 am. -Noon
Noon-130 p.m.
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
2pja-3:15pja
2 p.m.-3:15 pm.
3:30 pjn. - 4:45 pjn.
6 p.m. - 630 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
8o.m. • 10 p.m.
10 p.m.-1 am.
8 am. - 830am.
830 am.-10am.
1035 am.-1130 am.
1130 a.m. -Noon
Noon-130 pm
2 pm - 3:15 pm
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2pm-3*.15ipm
6 pm - 630 pm
630 pm-8pm
9 om-10 pm
1ipm-2am
RjgMntion
Ihuraday Evening Program - Mdd Gtovemi
Continental Breakfast
Momma Program * Dr. JuBenns HdvMux
Workshop i
Economics with JuSarme Malveaux
Networking with George Fraaar
“Mirrors orMyseT
Preparing for Graduate Professional School
Lunch
Lunch Pregram -Ik George Fraaar
Career & Graduate SchoofFair
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Generation X without Malcolm
AtmONT^n
Creating Cohesive African American Community
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African Amman Studtes in the 2fct Century
Big XII Council Meeting
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Health Careers Pathways Program
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DwpaMng the Myth of the Tragic Mulatlo
Leadng with Sou
Successful Financial Management
Dinner
Dinner Program - Ashra & Meirira Kwesi
Gospel Extravaganza
Conference Party
Oonfaantat Breakfast
Momma Program - Ik Dennis Kfcnbro
Workshop I
Black Love hB» Afternoon
ERracaly Speaking
FaejtatingraEnfyowotmortjUSfadents
Btack Famiy on Campus: An Athletic Perspective
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HIV Prevention in the African American Community
Leadership in the Next KManium
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