By Agnelo A. Montrond*
On Friday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM, we will be hosting an end of semester unique culturally diverse dinner event at the Cape Verdean Restaurant Sodade, 1145 Main Street, in Brockton, to celebrate with the students who, in the fall, enrolled in the Beginning Cape Verdean Creole I course at Massasoit Community College. It will certainly be a fine opportunity for them to socialize, have a real taste of the Cape Verdean culture, typical gastronomy, music and more, in a very supportive, friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Some students will demonstrate basic communicative learning gains acquired in the course, and will tell short funny stories in Creole.
It is people like them who will make a positive difference in our community. They have made a very wise and exemplary decision to commence the learning and development of the Cape Verdean language, the language spoken by one of the fastest growing minority groups in Brockton. This course has been of interest to all those who interact with Cape Verdeans either socially or professionally.
The keynote speaker will be Jass Stewart, who was elected Councilor-At-Large, in the November elections in the City of Brockton. Jass will address the audience and will listen to some concerns community members may have.
This event should be a culturally rewarding experience and all are cordially invited to participate.
*Agnelo A. Montrond, Instructor
Massasoit Community College
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