University of Massachusetts Amherst

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.

picture of platanos and collard greens