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Black History 24 / 7 / 365 takes the recognition and celebration of Black people, nationally and globally, and their achievements to the maybe not so obvious next level. Celebrating Black History "Month" has been a staple in American culture since 1976, followed in subsequent decades by Canada and the United Kingdom. The month-long celebration was grounded in good intentions, derived from and established out of the sincere respect for, and overdue acknowledgment of, the monumental contributions Black Americans and African Diaspora descendants have made nationally and globally. From agriculture and aviation, to the sciences and the arts, to education, medicine, politics, and religion, to the military, sports, public and civil service, Black people continue to be a constant force contributing significantly to the worlds developments, advancements and successes in all aspects of life.
Black History 24 / 7 / 365 is the way, moving forward, to acknowledge and celebrate the national and global achievements of Black people everywhere, every day.
Sincerely,
Artistic Director
Tune in tonight, February 1 at 7 p.m. for a virtual broadcast of Ode to 2020, written and performed by Liana Wallace, featuring choreographer and dancer Kara Roseborough. This beautiful, emotive, spoken word poem expresses thoughtfully and artistically how our young people experience the world around them. This is a tour de force performance that you and your family must witness to fully appreciate.
Spoken Word Artist & Activist Liana Wallace
To view this event visit our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel
Broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Runtime: 15 minutes
More Black History 24 / 7 / 365 Events
Mondays: Black Women in The Culinary Arts (FJT & Shorefront Legacy’s Dino Robinson)
- Feb 8 - Chef Q, a nationally renowned caterer and proprietor of Teertsemasesottehg Supper Club, opens up about her cooking and service styles, plus the influences motivating her to culinary and business success.
- Feb 15 - Jennifer Eason has a frank and honest conversation about her restaurant, Jennifer’s Edibles, and how it has become an Evanston community staple.
- Feb 22 - Shannon Sudduth, owner of Noir d’ Bene, revisits her 20 year journey to opening her first brick & mortar restaurant.
Tuesdays: Black Storytellers: The Ancestral Stories Black Storytellers Tell (FJT & Evanston Public Library)
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Feb 9 - Dr.Stephanie Davenport shares the West African inspired story, The Seven Spools of Thread that illustrates the lesson of the Ethiopian proverb, "when spiders unite, they can tie up a lion" or who benefits most when people work together to overcome an obstacle.
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Feb 16 – Dr. Elisha Hall will present “Gassire’s Lute”, a portion of the longer Dausi Epic from the Soninke people in the Sahel in north-central Africa. This story is about the goddess Wagadu and how she is the "strength that lives in the heart of men".
Thursdays: Glorious Sounds-Experiencing The Black Influence In Music
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Feb 11 - Carl Alexander, musician, singer, and educator, speaks on and demonstrates the Black influence in classical, operatic and political music.
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Feb 25 - Natalie Frakes, musician, educator, and activist,will educate us on the Black influence in music education; past, present and future.
Fridays: Colorful Visions-Exploring the Works and Processes of Black Visual Artists (FJT & Art Encounter)
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Feb 12 - Nadine Yadi Royster is a masterful painter, sculptor and Teaching Artist. Art Encounter's Co-founder and Artistic Director, Joanna Pinsky, talks to “Yadi” about her creative processes and philosophy in making and teaching art.
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Feb 19 - Angela Williams shines as an innovative multimedia artist and designer, and Deputy Director of Design and Exhibit Development at the Museum of Science and Industry. Art Encounter’s Executive Director, Lea Pinsky, asks where she finds inspiration for her art these days and how she balances life and art-making.
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Feb 26 - Rose Cannon is an artist and highly respected African American Art dealer. Art Encounter's Tours and Travel Manager, Sarah Packer, speaks with Rose about her unique journey as a gallerist and her current creative projects.
To view the events, visit our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
Broadcasts begin at 7 p.m. Runtime approx. 10 mins each
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