By Roman Ballenger, Staff Writer
SPRINGFIELD – In honor ofAfrican-American History Month, Lincoln Land Community College has created several events to display the rich history that this cultural community has to offer for the college and world.
Tejumol Ologboni, a black culture enthusiast, was the first performer of the month.
Ologboni came to perform for more than 30 students on Monday, Feb. 2, in the A.Lincoln Commons. He had several acts with musical instruments that relate to the black culture.
“I was not expecting much when I initially walked by, but the loud music certainly caught my attention,” said student Justice Council.
Several of the students at the showwere excited for this show, although many were not familiar with the traditions that Ologboni performed and discussed.
LLCC alum Kenneth Humble and the ‘Kenny Humble Trio’ also did a ‘Musical Celebration’ on Feb. 23. They did a “A Musical Celebration” in the A.Lincoln Commons.
Besides music, stories were told to the audience that gave way to many questions from the audience. Many of the stories were experiences from his personal life and adapted from people he knows.
Students have shown enthusiasm for the events at Lincoln Land and the opportunity to learn about different cultures.
“Besides my friends and schoolmates who are African-American, I never knew so much about the different cultures, and how they affect us,” said student Sydney Beck.
Roman Ballenger can be reached at [email protected] or (217) 786-2311.
