The Cultural Diversity Club had their annual expo on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. It was filled with food, families, and fun. A wonderful event filled with activities for people to engage in, the Cultural Diversity Club Expo was an amazing event for all of those who attended.

   “The Cultural Diversity Club’s goal is to raise tolerance and educate people about the different cultures. Not only does the Expo raise money for a good cause, but we also educate people, we have fun, and we learn,” said Eastern Regional High School’s Lança Amankwaah, who is the co-leader of the Black Student Union. She will serve as the Vice President for the 2023-2024 school year. 

 The expo was surrounded by dancing, including one group from Cherry Hill East. The main foyer of the school was filled with food from different countries, several different coloring and informative map activities for people to engage in, and a cultural melting pot of teachers, students, and families interacting.

   Amankwaah most appreciates the food. “I get to leave my comfort zone and try foods I would not have tried otherwise. It exposes me to different cultures, and I always learn something new through the buffet”, she explained.

   The most memorable part of the event was undoubtedly the Human Library, with several trifolds representing different cultures and nationalities. It was the perfect example of both the goal and effect of the Cultural Diversity Club and the expo: raising awareness about other cultures while embracing creativity. 

   The money raised from the Expo is given to a good cause, and Amankwaah explained that, “Cultural Diversity Club has raised $1300 from the movie night, bake sales, and the expo. The proceeds will be donated to an organization dedicated to helping the victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, called ‘Direct Relief.’”

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