Black Historical past Month, now in its 54th 12 months of observances will showcase the unbelievable skills of African Individuals in occasions starting from music to bop, artwork exhibition, and boards to entertain, and educate future era in regards to the struggles and evolution of black individuals.
The 2024 theme is “African Individuals and the Arts” spanning the numerous impacts Black Individuals have had on visible arts, music, cultural actions, and extra.
Bruce A. Blakeman, Nassau County government will kick-off Black Historical past Month celebrations on Feb. 1, with an honoree ceremony on the Theodore Roosevelt Government and Legislative Constructing 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola. This occasion will run from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The celebration will proceed with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BHM Commemorative Awards Luncheon on Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Medgar Evers Faculty will current a panoramic celebration of Black creativity, tradition, and resilience at its Arts Pageant in honor of Black Historical past Month, on Feb. 2-3, at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and seven p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at its 1150 Carroll St., Multimedia Dance Studio Rm223, location.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renaissance-arts-festival-tickets-793367622917
Black Historical past Month Motion pictures celebration will probably be held on the DeKalb Library and can showcase Black American Historical past and Tradition at its 790 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn location, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., on Feb. 2. The free viewing will proceed each Friday throughout the month of February.
The workplace of Brooklyn District Legal professional Eric Gonzalez will host a dialogue titled: Dialog with Leroy Campbell – Artwork’s Intersectionality with Historical past and Social Justice on Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. The Black Historical past Month occasion will probably be held on the Brooklyn Museum of Artwork, 200 Jap Parkway, within the American Artwork Galleries 5th Flooring.
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Council Member Nantasha Williams of the 27th Council District, in partnership with Senator Leroy Comrie, NY District 14, will probably be spotlighting African American historical past below the theme; “African Individuals and the Arts, and pays tribute to the creativity, resilience, and innovation of African Individuals within the arts.
The second annual three-hour celebration will start at 12:00pm on Feb. 3, on the New Jerusalem Worship Middle, 12205 Smith St., Queens.
Registration is required. BHMD27.EVENTBRITE.COM
A Black Historical past Film Night time & Comedy Present will probably be held on Feb. 3-12, is being hosted by the Extravagant Occasions and Fits. The present will happen a 99 Varet St., Brooklyn, from 12 – to five a.m.
African Individuals & The Arts: A Black Historical past Month Celebration, will probably be hosted by Mayor of Hempstead, Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. & NYS Senator Kevin Thomas on Feb. 8, at Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich St., Hampstead, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sedalia to Harlem: A Celebration of Black Music in America a free interactive live performance for teenagers will probably be held on Feb. 10, as “Church within the Gardens,” situated at 50 Ascan Ave., Queens, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The musical gems of the jazz, opera, and African American Non secular genres, tracing the wealthy custom of black music, artwork, and tradition in America. Meet a number of the artists who will probably be performing that night and study how their experiences, notably as African American musicians rising up in the USA, formed their lives and careers as adults within the arts and music business.
Group Concert events for Children is a sequence created with our youngest viewers members in thoughts. All live shows are interactive, 60 minutes in size, and are “Free” to all who attend.
Instructing Artist Hosts: Beata Moon and Barbara Podgurski will probably be readily available to work together with the children.
The Rock & Roll Playhouse performs the music of Rihanna, plus extra for teenagers, at a Black Historical past Month occasion on Feb. 11, at Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave. Present time is 12 p.m.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse band affords its core viewers of households with youngsters aged 10 and below video games, motion, tales, and a chance to rock out to coach youngsters and discover their creativity.
Medgar Evers Faculty (MEC) and the Middle for Black Literature will associate to current the Historical past and Legacy of the Middle for Black Literature, an On-line Exhibition, on Feb. 15, at the Faculty’s, Edison O. Jackson Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The discussion board will give attention to tales, voices, and literary works which have formed the Black literary panorama.
The charming exhibition showcases the exceptional contributions of Black authors, poets, and intellectuals all through historical past. Via thought-provoking shows and fascinating movies, the web presentation will have a good time and honor the Middle for Black Literature’s dedication to amplifying Black voices and fostering literary excellence.
Celebrating Black Historical past Month: Arts, Nature, and Wellness in Harlem, will happen on Feb. 20, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., on the East Harlem Neighborhood Well being Motion Middle, 158 E a hundred and fifteenth St., Harlem.
This Randal Island Park Alliance celebration of Black Historical past Month occasion will uplift the tales and work of the native Black neighborhood. The gathering will get pleasure from meals from a neighborhood enterprise, take part in a dance class, and have interaction in nature-based actions with native companions. This program is free and accessible to all ages — geared towards households and adults.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an lodging or for occasion info, please e mail [email protected].
A Black Historical past Month live performance on the Central Brooklyn Library, that includes The Harlem Chamber Planers, with Chan and William Frampton on violin, and Wayne Smith on Cello, will happen on the 10 Grand Military Plaza location, on Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/classical-interludes-central-library-dweck-20240224
