Umoja Presents “Zuzu Acrobats” for Final Black History Month Event
BC’s Umoja Community Program hosted the Zuzu Acrobats from Tanzania as its final Black History Month event. The dance troupe showed off gravity-defying stunts such as chair balance and the human pyramid – all to East African beats. All members of the troupe have graduated from the internationally known Baba Watoto School for the Performing Arts. Artistic director/acrobat/percussionist Matiga Koba also taught the audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members Swahili words: “Jambo” is hello. Everyone, from children to elders, was amazed by what they saw.
Dr. Paula L. Parks | Umoja Community program
BC’s Umoja Community Program hosted the Zuzu Acrobats from Tanzania as its final Black History Month event. The dance troupe showed off gravity-defying stunts such as chair balance and the human pyramid – all to East African beats. All members of the troupe have graduated from the internationally known Baba Watoto School for the Performing Arts. Artistic director/acrobat/percussionist Matiga Koba also taught the audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members Swahili words: “Jambo” is hello. Everyone, from children to elders, was amazed by what they saw.
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Umoja is proud to host events that educate, elevate, and celebrate African-American culture all year long, but especially each February.
The Umoja Community program is designed for African-American students at Bakersfield College and includes courses, academic counseling, and educational and cultural trips and activities. For more information on the Umoja program, contact Coordinator Dr. Paula L. Parks at [email protected].
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