Black History Month
February 24 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Get ready to groove this Black History Month as we celebrate the magic behind the Rhythm, Culture, and Movement of the Black Community!
Experience a celebration of the rhythm and movement of the Black Community!
Time: February 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: SAMU Student Lounge (SA-216), 2nd Floor SAMU Building
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Tumise, Creator of SlayWithCrochet presents Black Textiles!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: DJ Sound Grillz brings vibes!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: La Connexional presents an interactive movement demonstration!
SAMU is joining forces with La Connexional to blend cultures and activate the SAMU Building through dance, music, movement and energy! Join us for an interactive demonstration that celebrates the festive roots the Diaspora offers, with a dynamic and energetic line dance and groove activation that’s perfect for all skill levels.
Who is La Connexional?
La Connexional: Established in 2017, La Connexional is a community-focused social enterprise that expanded to a creative consulting agency. They use social innovation, entrepreneurship, and collective collaborations to build vibrant communities and create a positive generational impact that starts with communities of the African and Latinex diaspora and then reverberates out to the communities they inhabit throughout Canada.
Learn more about La Connexional on their website!
Who is Tunmise?
Hello, my name is Tunmise. I’m a crochet designer, I make crochet wearables and accessories like hats, sweaters, bralletes, earrings and many others with hooks and yarns. I recently started facilitating crochet workshops. If you’re looking to get a custom piece or learn more about crochet, I am your go to girl.
You can reach out to me via
Email: Slaywithcrochet@gmail.com
Phone: 5875661742
IG: Slay_with_crochet
TikTok: Slaywithcrochet