Center offers students diverse programs, creative outlets

Exponent File Photo DANCERS The Jahari Dance Troupe performs at one of its many performances earlier this year.

By Kyle Boggs
Summer Reporter

The Black Cultural Center (BCC), a fairly new addition to Purdue University, offers students many different things.

The center promotes the learning and understanding of African-American culture through many different performance groups, art, a library, and many diverse programs throughout the semester.

"It's (the BCC) a good homey space," said Assistant Director Teju Omolodun. "We have lots of art work, a computer lab, a dance studio and a library."

The BCC is more than just the home of terrific performance groups; for some students, it's just a nice place to go.

"The art on the wall is interesting, and the people are friendly," said Junior from the School of Technology Matt Ball.

The four performance groups offer students a chance to both sharpen and show off their skills with others. The Haraka Writers, a collective of student and community writers, are committed to the literary expression of the black experience. Black Voices of Inspiration is a choir dedicated to the performance of sacred Anthemic Hymns by African American composers. The Jahari Dance Troupe is an enthusiastic student company that is trained in a variety of techniques that range from traditional to contemporary trends in black dance. The New Directional Players are a highly reputable student theatrical company. They are devoted to the projection of thought provoking subject matter related to the black experience. All performance groups welcome members of any racial or ethnic background.

From 4 to 5 p.m. on August 23, the BCC will have their annual performance arts call-out. Students interested in joining any of the performance groups or would just like more information should plan on attending.

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