I attended an event put on by the Back Student Union called "Black Girls Rock". The event mimicked an event put on annually by BET that commemorates the achievements and accomplishments of African American women. It was held in Heritage Hall in the Hub.The program included a fashion show representing different eras along with students putting on skits to honor some exceptional women. Women were recognized from the music industry, sports, and the academic world. I have been to similar events that uplift the great work the African American community has done. They ran out of the fried chicken and we were stuck eating wraps which weren't that good . I expected this event to recognize more modern day women, but i still enjoyed it
The most memorable part was the performance by grammy award winning songwriter and singer Melanie Fiona. She sang some material from her new album and we all went wild. I always knew she was talented but seeing her live made me appreciate her talent even more. When she hit the stage she immediately connected with the audience. She sang about love, and heartache something that almost everyone in our age bracket can relate to. I definitely will purchase her album after experiencing her performance.
My overall experience was a good one. The performance made me enjoy the show as much as I did. If the food was better it would have been a perfect night!
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