Southern University's division of Family and Consumer Sciences at held its 9th Annual Ethnic Awareness Day featuring Nigeria, Africa. The highlights of the day included art, culture, dance, food, and music.
“Today, I’m going to learn about the culture and try a little bit of everything on the menu,” said Jennifer Nwafulume, a mass communication student, referring to a table behind her covered with different Nigerian dishes.
The presentation was given by Oscar Udoh, PhD, coordinator for planning and evaluation, SU Ag Center. He was born and raised in Nigeria.
Other presenters were Anthony Igiede, assistant professor, sociology, and Justin Egbe, research associate, SU Ag Center.
Heather Williams from the Southern University Center for International Education, spoke on behalf of the dean who was abroad at the time. She spoke about important lessons she has learnt from
Nigerians in the U.S. One in particular taught her the value of reading.
Doze Y. Butler, associate dean, division of Family and Consumer Sciences, said “our college is rich in ethnic diversity,” mentioning that students and faculty were ex-posed to the cultures and customs of South America last year. The College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences sponsors Ethnic Awareness Day each year. “The plan is to bring back all past nine countries together next year for the 10th year celebration,” said Butler.
When asked about the most interesting part of the event, Nwafulume said it was learning about the different cultures and foods from her father’s homeland. She intends to visit Nigeria some day.
