"La Cruz de mi Corazon"

Check out the promo video for Latino Heritage Month's closing formal dinner, Havana Nights. Be sure to get your tickets for September 30th, 2011!!

Big shouts to Haraya's advisor Nashia Whittenburg on her acting debut!

A Message From Tavis Smiley

"The best of the Black prophetic tradition in America is speaking truth to power."

Too often Black voices in the media are subjected to prejudice based accusations, but never as much as now with a predominately African-American president in office. Please watch as TV host, author, and political commentator Tavis Smiley speaks truth into the difference between criticizing and holding someone accountable.

A Word From the People's President

We're finally head first into the 2011-2012 school year at St. John's University! Welcome back to those who were here last year, thanks for joining us to the freshmen and transfer students.

As you begin to search for your niche within this community, keep in mind that the Pan-African Students' Coalition will always be an open home away from home. Through dozens of programs and staple events we provide activities and discussions that are beneficial to enhancing the social and academic aspects of your college career and beyond.
With 6 umbrella organizations (Haitian Students' Association, Latino American Student's Organization, Carribbean Students' Association, African Students' Association, and Guyanese Students' Association) the students of this diverse institution are offered multiple outlets to celebrate their own culture while learning about others. Whether your Black, White, Yellow, or Red HARAYA has a place for you.

If you are seeking a family with which you can share your appreciation for the Pan-African culture or just a constructive environment to speak your mind, HARAYA is here to help.
I look forward to working with anyone who wants to join our family or collaborate with our organization. This is our year to educate, enlighten, and evolve. Let the cultivation begin.

Humbly Yours,

Liane K. Robinson

"You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people if you don't serve the people." -Dr. Cornell West

Jumpoff 2011!

2011: Haraya on the Horizon

Welcome back everyone from what I hope was a prosperous break. As everyone attempts to stay true to New Year resolutions, I pray that our Haraya community has returned with one common goal in mind: continuing our path towards becoming an even stronger and united community within the University community. The Spring semester at a glance is very promising for our organization; the upcoming programs will undoubtedly attract new dedicated members while increasing revenue to enable future endeavors.

To address the past Fall semester, I would like to applaud the membership for attending meetings regularly and surpassing all other school organizations' community service hours. Under the direction of Gamal Ahmed and our hardworking e-board Haraya has proved to be a growing force within and beyond the gates of St. John's.

Let us continue to strive for excellence and respect as we dive into the Spring 2011 semester.

Events to look forward to:

Jumpoff 2011

"A Month Without a N****" 

Fences play

Black & White Ball

Mr. & Mrs. Haraya Pageant

Black Music Fest

*The events listed are just semester highlights. Look forward to many more programs being held by our commitees.

Again, welcome back to school! May we all have a productive semester. Be blessed.

Next General Body Meeting: January 27th, 2011 

4:30pm in the UC Lounge