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Black History Month Celebration

Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
2024-02-17 11:00:00 2024-02-17 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Saturday, February 17
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-17 11:00:00 2024-02-17 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities! Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities!

Warren-Newport Public Library Presents:

  • Cultural Presentation by Sylvia England from the African American Museum at the England Manor (11:00-11:10am)
  • Black Influenced Mixx Fit Dance and Performance led by LTX Dance Studios (11:10-11:30am)
  • Performance of The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Woodland District 50 Students (11:30-11:40am)
  • Poetry Reading by Acclaimed Poet Jacqueline Harris (11:40-12:00pm)
  • Special Guest Performance by Accomplished Singer Jonelle Glori from Another Vision Productions (12:00-12:20pm)
  • Educational Musical Performance by Renowned Yolanda Brooks from Arize Beyond (12:20-12:45pm)
  • SPECIAL BONUS: Join a lively discussion with Woodland District 50’s Black Dads Rock Panel moderated by Woodland District 50 Equity Leaders, At-Risk Parent Facilitator, and Students (12:45pm)

Community Leader Panelist:

    • Bryon Harris
    • Jay Wiltshire
    • Lewis Reams
    • Gregory Garner
    • Dane Cruz
    • Chris Cook
  • Interactive Community Art Project with the Dandelion Art Gallery & Studios - Take home your own lino print! 
  • Art display honoring Black History by Woodland District 50 Students
  • Free Take n' Make Art Kits Inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas (while supplies last)
  • Free books and gift bags provided by community partners

Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities!
Receive a free goody-bag with a book, while supplies last.


¡Vamos a celebrar!¡Venga en cualquier momento durante el evento y disfrute de una variedad de actividades divertidas! Reciba una bolsa de obsequios gratis con un libro, cantidades limitadas.

OPEN TO ALL. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TODOS BIENVENIDOS. NO ES NECESARIO EL REGISTRO. 

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About the library

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.

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