{"id":36060,"date":"2026-03-16T10:15:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/seo\/?post_type=cu_event&#038;p=36060"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:13:34","slug":"black-excellence-soiree","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/seo\/event\/black-excellence-soiree\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Excellence Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-5 after:w-10 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n    \n        <\/header>\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-buttongroup cu-component-updated flex flex-wrap md:flex-1 gap-3 md:gap-5 justify-start\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><em>An Evening of Culture, Class &amp; Celebration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join The ACB Experience, RISE, CUSA, GSA, and CUSA Clubs for an unforgettable night celebrating Black excellence, culture, and community. This formal soir\u00e9e promises an evening of sophistication, artistry, and pure elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experience-highlights\">Experience Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afro-Caribbean Cuisine<\/strong>\u00a0Savour authentic flavours and culinary artistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Music<\/strong>\u00a0Soul-stirring performances throughout the night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Film Viewing<\/strong> Enjoy a moving film created by a Black creator in Ottawa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Performances<\/strong>\u00a0Captivating acts celebrating our culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art Installations\u00a0<\/strong>Immersive displays by talented Black artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photo Booth<\/strong>\u00a0Capture memories in style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immaculate Vibes<\/strong>\u00a0An atmosphere of pure elegance and joy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dress-code-section\">Dress Code Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRESS TO IMPRESS&nbsp;<\/strong><em>This is a formal affair<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested Attire:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cocktail dresses &amp; evening gowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp suits &amp; formal wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elegant accessories encouraged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come ready to shine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Photos and Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note, photos and videos may be captured of this event.&nbsp;By attending the event, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Carleton University. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:seo@carleton.ca\">acb-seo@cunet.carleton.ca<\/a>&nbsp;if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students attending this event will need to present their Carleton Student Card at our event registration desk with their attendance being recorded by the Student Experience Office event personnel. 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