Black History Month

BE Great Celebration - Black Excellence Festival

BE Great Celebration – Black Excellence Festival

Celebrate Black Excellence at BE Great! In honor of Black History Month, this free two-day event brings together Black culture, arts, music, food and more. Enjoy performances from local musicians, shop the pop-up night market and immerse yourself in Black creativity and community. All are welcome at this soulful celebration. Feb. 16, 4 p.m.-7 p.m….

An Evening with Dr. Tina Campt: Black Feminist Visual Culture

An Evening with Dr. Tina Campt: Black Feminist Visual Culture

The founding scholar of Black European Studies, Dr. Campt’s recent research connects vernacular image-making and Black contemporary artists reshaping self-perception.

Ijeoma Oluo

Ijeoma Oluo

Discussing her new book, Be A Revolution, with her partner Gabriel Teodros. Ticket includes a copy of the book.

Raquel Willis

Raquel Willis

Trailblazing Black transgender activist and author of The Risk It Takes to Bloom discusses her memoir with Jaelynn Scott, the executive director of the Lavender Rights Project.

Black History Month Keynote with Dr. Doretha Williams

Black History Month Keynote with Dr. Doretha Williams

Dr. Williams will delve into Black family history and genealogy, continuing NAAM’s tradition of hosting a Smithsonian scholar for Black History Month. 

Black & Boujee

Black & Boujee

Redefining luxury by celebrating the richness of Black culture and challenging stereotypes.

X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X

X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X

Explore the life of civil rights icon Malcolm X through biographical vignettes. From Lansing, Mich., to his tragic murder in Harlem, X features a score by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, blending modernism, minimalism, and jazz. Event Showings Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. March 1, 7:30 p.m. March 3, 2 p.m. March…

Five Ways to Kick off Black History Month

Five Ways to Kick off Black History Month

Mozart and Haydn’s inspiration: Composer Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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