On Thursday, Feb. 13, Biola’s first Afro Roots event sprang to life in the parking lot behind Fluor Fountain. From 7–9 p.m., the event featured a variety of foods and activities from 13 African countries and invited speakers, dancers and other guests from Biola and beyond to take part in celebrating...

“Cameroon,” a man calls out on stage. Seconds later, a flash of green, red and yellow flies past the crowd as a red-headed girl runs flag in hand with a smile on her face. The running entourage continues down a list of countries such as Croatia, Japan and Jordan. Soon every country called joins...