Annual Afro-Am Dinner is May 1

Maumee Valley’s Afro-Am Club is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, the Afro-Am Dinner. Scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the school’s Dining Hall, this celebration delivers an evening of cultural enrichment and community engagement.

Aligned with the spirit of Black History Month, the Afro-Am Dinner serves as a platform to honor and celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of the African American community. This year, the event’s theme mirrors that of the national theme: “African Americans and Labor.” The 2025 theme highlights the transformative impact of Black workers—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled—on U.S. history, culture, and social progress.

Tickets are $10 per person and all proceeds benefit the Afro-Am Club. Additional donations will be accepted at the door.

To help the organizers, attendees are asked to register in advance.

Attendees can anticipate an engaging program, good food and drink, and a celebration of Black artistic expression. The Afro-Am Dinner is open to the public as well as all members of the Maumee Valley community, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.

For more information about the Afro-Am Dinner or to schedule an interview before or during the event, please contact Salena Ferguson.