“Pan Afrikan week to me means that we are, as a people of the African descent, celebrating our togetherness and our unity. We’re celebrating the history of intellectual thought- about 200 years worth- as black people. Pan Afrikan week means that we must signify and enhance the unity we must have amongst each other. So to me, Pan Afrikan is all about unity, togetherness, and a bond that we must sustain as one people of the African descent. Power to the people, because the people need power.”

Alec Virgil, Senior

Alec Virgil, Senior

 

“Pan Afrikan week to me is almost like the Black community’s homecoming. It’s a good way for all of the black community to come together, students and alumni, to celebrate good times together, show off new skills and successes we have had.”

Justin Richardson, Senior

Justin Richardson, Senior

 

“To me, Pan Afrikan week is a chance for NC State students to express African culture through different events such as fashion shows and dance competitions as well as concerts. It gives a chance for other students on campus, other cultures and races, to get the experience to see what some things in African culture are like because a lot of them have never been exposed to it. Overall I feel like it’s very beneficial for our campus and hopefully people continue to support throughout the next few years.”

Darion

Darion Williams, Senior