An afternoon celebrating African American history through the arts is planned from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in Wichita State University's Ablah Library.

Admission is free.

The program, "Sharing Our Story: An Afternoon of African American History through Music, Dance and Storytelling," is sponsored by the WSU Library Associates.

The program will include performances of spirituals by ARISE (African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble) directed by Josephine Brown; a dance performance by Demetria Williams of Southeast High School; and storytelling by Griots members Sheila Kinnard, Tasleem Muqtasid and Rob Simon.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (316) 978-3586.