BHM: Five ways to celebrate Black History Month
February 4, 2019
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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