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Dance workshops leading up to the film showcase celebrating Caribbean history and culture! All who attend the workshops receive a FREE Festival tee shirt with the OBSA Caribbean festival logo designed by Zariah Folkes. Official times and locations TBA! 7C Caribbean and Latin Dance Club  Bachata and Salsa 4:30pm-5:30pm  AT Scripps Richardson Dance Studio (enter from 9th st, left into Scripps Driveway. Richardson studio is behind Vita Nova, on the left)   Zyad & Co (Pomona)  General Dancehall Moves 7:30pm-9pm at Pomona (location TBC)

As a prelude to the film showcase, all are welcome to enjoy a free live steel drum band performance by Island Rhythms, at Walker Beach (College Way across from the Library) starting at noon. From noon-2:35pm on Walker Beach, enjoy a Jamaican patty reception and then walk over to the short film showcase (3pm) followed by dinner (4:45pm) at Rose Hills Auditorium

Follows the live steel drum band (noon-2:45pm at Walker Beach), the short film showcase will be held at Rose Hills theater and feature food (dinner catered by Hilltop restaurant at 4:45pm), giftbags for the first 50, free festival t-shirts and more. The festival is organized by OBSA in partnership with the 5C Caribbean Film Festival Committee, with support from the Holmes Endowment for Performing Arts.

🌟 Black Excellence Gala 📅 Friday, April 25, 2025 🕖 7:00 – 10:00 PM 📍 OBSA Bungalow Courtyard 🎟️ FREE entry for KGI/CGU students + guests Join us for a Roaring Twenties-themed evening celebrating Black leadership and brilliance! We'll honor student achievements and announce the winners of the BSU Black Gala Scholarship (up to $500). 📲 Please RSVP here OBSA x KGI BSU Black Excellence Gala 📌 Scholarship Application Deadline: Saturday, April 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM If you’re in good academic standing (GPA > 3.49), returning in Fall 2025, and able to secure a letter of recommendation—apply now! 👉 Click here to [...]