The IRep Africa Cultural Showcase was a vulnerable presentation of cadence, culture, and conversation. Each presentation opened a door to culture unadulterated and worlds unbounded. It spoke to the resilience of history, the beauty of variance, and the strength in numbers of people of color. Every beat called bodies to move and every word spoken called hearts and minds to simply take in the history at hand. This event holds a necessary importance in that it shows representation done right. Here, people of color used their voices to tell their stories; Africa, told Africa, as Africa is, and not as America wishes to see it. This event was more than a performance; it was history in action, art embodied, and unity at work. The showcase was eventful at every turn, the hosts kept the crowd interested, the performances touched all parts of the black experience and the crowd was dressed to impress. The night kicked off with a performance by Afrodite to get the crowd pumped, followed by an array of performances that showcased meaningful art, passionate dance, and mesmerizing poetry. Even with technological issues the night never dull. The atmosphere was exciting and there was a level of comfort and bliss that can only be found when celebrating culture. You could see the work and dedication that was put into the show by each member of the performance by the seamless way the show was put together. In just a few short weeks into the fall semester, the African Cultural Society put on an amazing showcase that demonstrated what real representation is. ICYMI: Watch the full show here and like ACS on Facebook here. Kailyn Small, Mya White
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