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Inspired in part by the picture book Tar Beach, share your story by creating your own paper quilt! We will read the featured story, and then proceed with quilt crafting.
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Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna from Positively Africa. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs.
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Sharing the inspiring story of the constellation that guided slaves to freedom. Ages 3-5.
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Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna from Positively Africa. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs.
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Soul Movement presents a powerful Black History Month dance performance celebrating history, culture, and creativity. Experience the beauty, resilience, and artistry of Black storytelling through dance, music and more.
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Join us for a discussion on Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan while we create a "heart-felt" craft
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Kids ages 6+ will create their own Freedom Quilt square by designing and decorating a piece inspired by freedom and unity.
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In honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, join other teens while they guess which questions belong to the correct black teen romantic comedy movie. Snacks provided.
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Watch the story of the man, the music and the legend of Quincy Jones. Jones is one of the 20th century’s most influential and talented composer, musician and music producer. Afterward, we’ll discuss the documentary. Rated PG-13
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Fiber Artist, Kianga Jinaki, takes you on a creative exploration with fabric arts in recognition of Black History Month. Create a collage style portrait or mini quilt using an assortment of African prints, quilting fabric and specialty…
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Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna from Positively Africa. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs.
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Award-winning documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival “Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” ©Twentieth Century Fox. Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided.
Enjoy concert performances by Stevie Wonder,…
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The life of Muhammed Ali as told by family, friends, and boxing opponents, with many behind-the-scenes video and audio archival recordings. ©Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Rated PG.I Am Ali
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Spend a quiet afternoon creating a featured craft of the month. Ages 5 & up.
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Come test your flying skills and plane-making skills as we learn more about Bessie Coleman. Dress for a mess. Ages 8 and up.
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Each meeting promises a deep dive into a compelling book that will ignite your imagination and stir your intellect. This month's pick is James by Percival Everett.
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Test your knowledge with Black history trivia! Have fun, learn new things, and win prizes! Please only register the number of children participating in this activity. Ages 7-12
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Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Alma Thomas and her exuberant painting style, then create your own joyful masterpiece.
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A review of groundbreaking research published in the African American Folklorist on racial protest in the blues and in two classic blues ballads. This presentation includes recorded musical examples.
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We'll be discussing the memoir "We Are Not Broken" by George M. Johnson
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