Nia Dancers Perform at SCC

In honor of Black History Month, The Nia Dancers will be performing at Shawnee Community College from 12 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Nia Dancers have been coming to SCC for 11 years now. Originating in Paducah, KY, the group was created to inspire young ladies in an area church to get involved in a satisfying activity. They got their name from the Swahili word for "purpose." The men involved in this performance are called the "Nia Heroes" and play percussion. Their performance in the SCC Cafeteria will be free and is open to the public.