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Black History Month Programs 2021 |
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Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m. Adults Hear the story of great Black players and great Black teams who played behind a color line built by American racism. Presented by Dr. Lawrence Hogan with an original poem performed by Kevin Kane.
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Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. Adults Learn the best tools to research African American genealogy, locate special records, visualize history, and stay aware of new information. With Shamele Jordon of Genealogy Quick Start TV.
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Wednesday, February 10, 5 p.m. Ages 10-18 Storm! Black Panther! The Falcon! Explore the history of origins of your favorite characters and the creators who brought them to life. For teens & tweens, presented by Ryan Brady of Camden's Comics.
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Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. Ages 12 and up Do you know the true history of soul food? Join soul food historian and James Beard award-winning author Adrian Miller to trace the journey of this cuisine from West Africa to the American West.
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Saturday, February 13, 11 a.m. Ages 3-6 Get moving to the beat! Learn about African drumming, sing songs, and end with a traditional African dance circle. Presented by Music Play Patrol.
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Imperial Waist Beads WorkshopWednesday, February 24, 7 p.m. Ages 13 and up Learn the enduring history and meaning of these beautiful strands of beads that originated in many African cultures. Presented by Latasha Waters of the Queen's Storehouse.
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Ages 13 and up Join presenter Latasha Waters of the Queen's Storehouse for a head wrapping herstory presentation and styling tutorial.
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