Chicken & Rice: A Discussion of Themes from the Play Platanos & Collard Greens
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. invite you to Chicken and Rice: a discussion of themes from the critically acclaimed play Platanos & Collard Greens.
There will be a short summary of the play, then topics discussed include:
History of the Black and Hispanic Americans, European Conquest,
Mid Atlantic Slave Trade,
Caribbean Islands used as prep for American Slavery, and
Case study of Haitians & Dominicans
Following the discussion will be:
Common stereotypes of both cultures,
How both cultures conflict with each other, and Values, Traditions & Skin color
There will also be an open discussion on inter-racial relationships. What it is like to be in one, obstacles one has faced, etc. This is sure to be both entertaining and educational.
Food will be provided.
