The 24th annual African American Family Week, celebrating African American history and culture, will be held Monday through Friday, May 9-13, at the University of California, Davis. The cultural days celebration includes lectures that highlight issues affecting black Americans and art and entertainment reflecting the African American experience. The week's events include: • Opening ceremonies, featuring Assemblywoman Gwen Moore, D-Los Angeles, and the UC Davis Gospel Choir and Black Repertoire. Noon Tuesday, May 10, East Quad • Metaphysicist Carmen Stephine Mays on "The Word 'Nigger': a Metaphysical Analysis." Noon Wednesday, May 11, MU II in the Memorial Union • Choreographer/anthropologist and UC Regents Lecturer Pearl Primus on African and African American dance. 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center • College motivational program. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, MU II in the Memorial Union • Georgia State University professor and keynote speaker Asa G. Hilliard III on "Africa: Origins of World Civilization." 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 12, Freeborn Hall • African American dance presentation by choreographer/anthropologist and UC Regents Lecturer Pearl Primus and the Black Repertoire. Noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, Wyatt Pavilion • Gospel "extravaganza," featuring the UC Davis Gospel Choir directed by Calvin Lymos. 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 13, Freeborn Hall; tickets: $7 students, $10 general admission, available at Bass Ticket Centers and the Campus Box Office For more information, call the cultural days information line at (916) 752-4936.