Donna Brazile spoke at the University Center Auditorium on Monday. Brazile spoke on several issues from politics, to her upbringing.
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MAP Success Skills Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Social Networking
Event about the use of social networking websites such as Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter. There were examples of both good and bad profiles. MAP members volunteered to show their profiles. There were serious and playful moments by the presenters. Tommy Townsend, Shandy Lewis, and Tasha Triplett all spoke to a riveted audience. Delicious treats were and bottled water was provided.
Diva Opals: Dream Deferred (Wedn
esday, October 21)Diva Opals had an open forum discussion about society’s influence on African American culture of today. Topics from how African American’s view of success, how to treat each other, how others perceive African Americans, stereotypes, etc. The role of role models was addressed, along with people doing what they say they’re going to and just talking in forums.
BGPSA & NSBE: Walk for Eduction (Saturday, October 24th)
The Walk for Education occurred on Saturday, October 24th off of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue. This event, organized by University of Tennessee graduate student Jonathan Reid, is a first step in many to bridge the gap in communication between the black community on UT’s campus to the black community in East Knoxville. Volunteers for this event split up into two groups—one group walked down Linden and Parkview to introduce themselves to the community while the second group prepared for the cookout in the Malibu parking lot.
The turn out for both community members and volunteers was decent.
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