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The Student News Site of Biola University

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The Student News Site of Biola University

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Celebrating black and African culture with Afro Roots

Some of the members of the band Adaawa played music inspired by traditional African music at “Afro Roots” on Feb. 13, 2025.
Biola hosts Afro Roots for the first time in honor of Black History Month
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

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...