A Look at the Past

Caribbean Carnival

Traditionally in many Caribbean and African countries, there is a yearly celebration, commonly referred to as Carnival. On September 24, 1994 ACCC brought this tradition to the University of Rochester. This atmosphere is recreated annually in the Fall Semester. Schools from the neighboring community are welcomed and encouraged to participate through presentations or attendance.

Spot Light Cafe

An annual event normally held in the Fall Semester. This gives students an opportunity to share the richness of their heritage through dramatical inerpretations, poetry readings, song and dance. Any and everyone is welcome to participate. This event is usually held in the Common Ground Cafe.

The Jamaican Dance Theater

The Jamaican Dance Theater performed at the University of Rochester's Strong Auditorium on October 22, 1995. This group was on tour of the United States straight from Jamaica.

Community Service

ACCC does a variety of community service acts year round. One involves the education of children, within the neighboring community, about the countries of Africa and island lands of the Caribbean. Another service act that we are involved with is comprised of food drives for the needy at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter time.

ACCC Week

This week has traditionally been held during the month of February. It is a week long of activities ranging from guest speakers to dialy presentations to a Caribbean Jeopardy to the grand finale - which was Showcase'96 this year.

Showcase '96

This year we began something new. It is meant to be a grand event where all are invited to see and here and look at the rich cultures ACCC had to offer. It was a beautiful array of artifacts, and talent as the members of ACCCshowed off the heritage. This year it was held on Saturday, February 24, 1996, 1996. Hopefully, this will become an annual endeavor for ACCC.

ACCC Dance Troupe

This dance troupe was started by one of our members as a way of culturally expressing the richness of the lands that ACCC represents. There are calypso, french music, reggae, African and Spanish music incorperated into the many dances. We have performed at various events - Showcase '96, the International Fiesta, and Radiance's Spring concert, all held at the University.

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