Dinner, Dancing, and Dashikis (HBCU Scholarship Fundraiser)
Saturday, July 8th,
8:22 AM –
9:00 PM CDT
In Person
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2023-07-08 08:22:002023-07-08 21:00:00America/ChicagoDinner, Dancing, and Dashikis (HBCU Scholarship Fundraiser)
Black Culture Connected/DBA Black Murfreesboro, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, is excited to present Dinner, Dancing, and Dashikis on July 8, 2023, from 5 pm to 10 pm. The event location is at the historic Oakland Mansion. It will feature West African cuisine such as Jollof Rice, Kelewele, Egusi Stew, FuFu, and more. In addition, the Yeli Ensemble will have a drumming performance, there will be Afrobeats music, Live Band, Black Murfreesboro Market, and a silent auction. Southern Flare will provide the cigar lounge, bar, and Whiskey provided by Uncle Nearest. Come dressed in your favorite Dashiki or African Attire. The evening will be a night to celebrate West African culture in efforts to raise scholarship funds for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Oaklands Mansion<br>
900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
Black Culture Connected/DBA Black Murfreesboro, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, is excited to present Dinner, Dancing, and Dashikis on July 8, 2023, from 5 pm to 10 pm. The event location is at the historic Oakland Mansion. It will feature West African cuisine such as Jollof Rice, Kelewele, Egusi Stew, FuFu, and more. In addition, the Yeli Ensemble will have a drumming performance, there will be Afrobeats music, Live Band, Black Murfreesboro Market, and a silent auction. Southern Flare will provide the cigar lounge, bar, and Whiskey provided by Uncle Nearest. Come dressed in your favorite Dashiki or African Attire. The evening will be a night to celebrate West African culture in efforts to raise scholarship funds for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Black Culture Connected strives to connect people to businesses, events and topics centered around black lifestyle by building a stronger black community.
We are excited to have the opportunity to support Rutherford County students further their education at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU). As a community, we can make a difference, promote culture, and connect to the entire community.
"It takes a village to raise a child" -African Proverb
