Observe a masterclass with Kiara “KiKi” White on traditional West African and African American dances featuring music from Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States – or get on the dance floor, bust a move, and join the fun!

Learn about Dr. Dequina Nicholas’ (University of California, Irvine) research, which explores the intersection between the nutrient environment, the immune system, and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and poly cystic ovary syndrome. BOT diversity grant: “Diversifying EWU STEM through the Science and Stories of Marginalized Communities.”

Features include: Robert “Bob” Lloyd (EWU Art Professor Emeritus), Amber Hoit, and Tracy Pindexter-Canton. Join us at 12:30 for a Q & A session to explore how the artists define their craft and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

Spokane’s Feast World Kitchen brings the authentic flavors of Ethiopia and West African cuisine prepared by native chefs.

Women's Tip-Off: 2:00pm  Men's Tip-Off: 4:30pm  WEAR BLACK

Join an open discussion, presented by Angela Schwendiman, as we explore removing the mask and becoming our authentic selves as Black, diasporic people undergoing a transformation of self.

Hear from Eastern’s BSU students as they share the challenges, nuances, and complexities of self-acceptance and group acceptance within Black communities.

Engage in wonderful conversation as Stephany Courtney tackles serious health issues that plague Black maternal health.

Biribá Union performs high energy original music with global influences.

We congratulate and honor the efforts of some of our valiant tenured Black professors whose contributions have impacted students, shaped minds, and left lasting impressions on the annals of academia and time.

CEO/President of Higher Growth Strategies, Oscar Edwards, takes us on a journey of imagination and self-discovery as we explore the role of art, culture, and storytelling.

Join us for the President's Dialogue on Diversity, Knowledge-Proximity-Relationships: Three Things that will Take You to the Next Level. presented by Dr. China Jude, former Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the first woman of color in a senior leadership position for the NFL’s Denver Broncos.

Dr. Adjepong examines the diverse cultural and transnational strategies through which Ghanaians position themselves as citizens of the world. Afropolitan Projects demonstrate how the politics of race, class, gender, and sexuality shape the way an increasingly class-privileged cohort of Africans connect with others on the continent and in the diaspora. Zoom option available