Occurring annually in the month of February, Black History Month celebrates African American history and culture. Here are some ways to celebrate in Louisville this year.
Documentary: I Am Not Your Negro
When: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m.
Where: Speed Art Museum
What: Based on James Baldwin’s civil rights writings, the documentary presents the transition of African American history into the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
How much does it cost: $9, $7 for Speed members
Muhammad Ali Center’s Black History Month Program
When: Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.
Where: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St.
What: Film screening and panel discussion on “Mr. Temple & the Tigerbelles”
How much does it cost: Free
Black Jeopardy
Where: Louisville Free Public Library, Newburg, 4800 Exeter Ave
When: Monday, Feb. 11, 3-4 p.m.
What: A competition of your knowledge on African American history
How much does it cost: Free
African American Read-In
Where: Louisville Free Public Library, Newburg, 4800 Exeter Ave
When: Saturday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
What: Students from around the Louisville community celebrating historical African American writings
How much does it cost: Free
Various communities around Louisville, including JCPS schools, host read-ins to celebrate black literature.
Delia Webster Valentine Tea for Children
Where: Oldham County History Center, 106 North Second Ave., La Grange
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How much does it cost: Registration is required in advanced, $10 a person.
Hayden met two abolitionists, Calvin Fairbank and Delia Webster, that had come to Kentucky as agents on the Underground Railroad. #BHM pic.twitter.com/NGxDwhoYde
— BosAfroAmericanNHS (@boafNHS) February 10, 2017
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