The UNL African Student Association is a student organization and its purpose is to promote solidarity among students of African descent; to uphold the dignity of Africa and its people; to work for the total liberation and unification of Africa; to combat forces of racial and human degradation; to encourage cultural, economic, and technological cooperation between the peoples of Africa and the rest of the world; to study and disseminate the proper information on any aspect of African life; and to establish and maintain friendly relations with other bodies and students. A large part of this organization is Festival of African Cultures (FESTAC) which will be on April 23th, 2016. FESTAC is the largest event our organization hosts during the academic year. It is a celebration of African culture and displays the many talents there are on this campus. It is an opportunity for the student body and the community to come together and take part in an evening of cultural celebration. Our event incorporates music, dance, poetry, and speeches so as to inform and educate our guests about the various traits of the African continent. This event would give us the opportunity to teach others about African culture, and expose UNL students, and faculty to diversity within our community. It would also aid us in bringing together members of the community and promote dialogue among people. This event would provide those in attendance an insight into the cultural richness of Africa. As such we hope events like this one would contribute in making students' experience at UNL unique and encourage them to interact more with all students regardless of their ethnic background. A better understanding between people can create an environment that welcomes diversity. Our members include undergraduate UNL students from a myriad of different backgrounds and colleges and departments. In the past, we have had over 300 guests and we hope to continue our success in the event this year.
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