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We, the MIT Africans, are an organization and a community promoting African culture on the MIT campus. To achieve these purposes, we host events that showcase the diversity and depth of African culture, both historical and contemporary. Furthermore, we provide a setting for all those interested in African culture to meet and engage in discussion. We encourage you to visit our About Us page to continuing learning about our organization and our vision.

R.I.P. Kabelo Zwane

Friday, November 13, 2009

It is with deep sadness and regret that I inform you that one of our members, Kabelo Zwane ('12), was found dead on Saturday 7th Nov. in a wooden area in Bedford, MA. The cause of death is still being investigated but the authorities have ruled out foul play.

Kabelo will be remembered for his kindness and good-natured personality, which he displayed to everyone he came in contact with. His death is therefore a blow, not only to our organization, but also to the other communities that Kabelo was a part of and his family in Swaziland.

In this difficult time, I would urge you to try and remain composed and talk to someone if you need to relieve yourself. You can get further help by contacting S^3 at 617-253-4861 or Mental Health Service at 617-253-2916. The service also offers walk-in counseling between 2-4 p.m. every weekday on the third floor of E-23.

Please join his family and the entire MIT community in mourning his death.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Carolyne Njeri Gathinji
President, African Students Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT news office: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/obit-zwane.html
The Tech, MIT's Student-run newspaper: http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N53/zwane.html


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African Cultural Night

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Lobdell Court, Student Center second floor
When:
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM until
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM
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