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Black History Month: Events

This guide contains information on the library's collection of resources relating to Black History Month.

Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight will be on display in the Cotilla Gallery from January 17 to March 31, 2023. 

The Cotilla Gallery is open the same hours as the Reference Desk.

 

Events for Children

FAMILY CONCERT WITH POSITIVELY AFRICA (In-Person)

Friday, February 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate African Music and Culture as Julius and Julia Sanna of afro-fusion band Positively Africa share songs, dances and personal stories. After the performance, the musicians will showcase authentic musical instruments, textiles, and homemade toys from Kenya, Tanzania and other regions of Africa. A selection of African folktales will be available for check-out.


Other events to be announced ...

Events for Adults

HEROES OF 1,000 FACES: BARRINGTON IRVING (In-Person)

Monday, February 13 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we meet Captain Barrington Irving, the youngest person, first African American, and first Jamaican to circumnavigate the globe. We will screen the Heroes of 1,000 Faces documentary with producer Michael Anderson, followed by a Q&A session with Captain Irving.


DOUBLE VICTORY FILM SCREENING (In-Person)

Thursday, February 16 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

As World War II threatened the United States, young African-Americans took a new opportunity to become military pilots. From their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and combat missions over Africa and Europe, to the continued fight for equality at home, Double Victory is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in their own words.


NICOLE YARLING QUARTET IN CONCERT (In-Person)

Sunday, February 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a free concert featuring South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Nicole Yarling. Nicole has a rich velvety voice with technical skill and personality to boot! Do not miss award-winning Jazz singer and Violinist Nicole Yarling and Quartet performing live for Black History Month.


HOMETOWN HEROES: WINSTON SCOTT (In-Person)

Thursday, March 9 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we screen the WLRN produced documentary: Hometown Heroes with Producer Michael Anderson and former NASA astronaut Winston Scott.

 


DRIVING THE GREEN BOOK (In-Person)

Friday, March 31 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Author and award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall leads a journey through America's haunted racial past using the legendary Green Book as a guide.

 

 

Other events to be announced...