student looks at beaded necklaceEdith Obeng, a master’s student of social work, looks over a piece of jewelry from the Mosaic Marketplace, in the CAW Student Centre through Thursday as part of AfroFest observances.

Festival observes Black history month

Student shoppers looked over jewelry, cosmetics, handicrafts and other goods in the CAW Student Centre Commons during celebrations Tuesday of AfroFest. The African Diaspora festival continues through February 9, with most events in the CAW Student Centre.

It features movie screenings, dance and music performances, speakers and panel discussions as well as the Mosaic Marketplace, a vendor showcase of art and artifacts.

Find a full list of planned activities on the AfroFest website.