August 13, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The UAB African-American Studies Colloquium Series offers intellectual discussions and stimulating debates on issues affecting the African-American community. The events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the UAB African-American Studies Program office at (205) 975-9652.

September 10, 2003

“Africa in the 21st Century: Bamako and Conakry,” 1-3 p.m. Hill University Center, Alumni Auditorium, 1400 University Boulevard. Manthia Diawara, professor of African-American studies and Awam Amkpa, associate professor of drama and African-American studies at NYU will discuss the effects of urbanization and globalization on Africa. Admission is free to the public.

October 3, 2003

“History and Lexicon of Kiswhahili Africa,” 1-3 p.m. Hill University Center, Alumni Auditorium, 1400 University Boulevard. Professor Mishael Muze from the University of Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania will discuss the history of Kiswhahili, the original language of East Africa, which is spoken by 100 million people. Admission is free.

November 12, 2003

“The Rayfield Architectural Legacy: A Pioneering African American Architect,” 1-3 p.m. Hill University Center, Alumni Auditorium, 1400 University Boulevard. A presentation on acclaimed 19th century, African-American architect Wallace A. Rayfield, whose designs included the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and other notable structures in Birmingham and South Africa. Admission is free.

November 20, 2003

“Workshop on Traditional African Dance Techniques,” 5-7 p.m. Bell Theatre, 700 13th Street South. Alise Ife Balams, Birmingham dancer and choreographer, will teach this dance class. The class is free and open to the public.