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The Baobab Presents...

RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
EPISODE 1 - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US

Friday, January 13th, 7:00 PM
This episode shows that despite what we've always believed, the world's peoples simply don't come bundled into distinct biological groups. We begin by following a dozen students, including Black athletes and Asian string players, who sequence and compare their own DNA to see who is more genetically similar. The results surprise the students and the viewer, when they discover their closest genetic matches are as likely to be with people from other "races" as their own. Much of the program is devoted to understanding why. We look at several scientific discoveries that illustrate why humans cannot be subdivided into races and how there isn't a single characteristic, trait - or even one gene - that can be used to distinguish all members of one race from all members of another. Discussion will follow.  
 
 
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Yoga 
YOGA with Jim Thompson: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED: Tuesday evenings 5:45 - 7:15;  BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE "EASY" YOGA: Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15.

Africa
 
AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY CLASS
Tuesdays, 7:45 pm*. Instructor/Facilitator Michael Campbell. *NEW TIME 
 
Drumming
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING WITH FANA BANGOURA:  Saturdays at the Baobab.
 
Ages 14 through Adult: 9:30am-11am
Youth Ages 4-13: 11am-12pm
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**Drum classes resume February 4th
 
Experience the power and spiritual essence of the drum!  West African drumming is an excellent way to achieve increased focus, self-discipline, and cultural pride. Prior registration and own drum encouraged, but not required.  Walk-ins welcome.
 
 
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