This month is Black History Month, which was first celebrated in 1926 as a week-long event. Progress continues, but so do setbacks – including the recent killing of Tyre Nichols. Education about the issues and honoring Black history are important aspects of progress. I hope you can attend some of the following events that celebrate important contributions by the Black community.
Feb 10: Black History Month Screening: 'UPROOTED: The Journey of Jazz Dance', 7-9 p.m.
Feb 11: Becoming Frederick Douglass: Screening and Panel Discussion, 6-8 p.m.
Feb 16: Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour: Celebrate Black History! 5-6 p.m.
Feb 28: Black History Month: 'Social Art-ivism: Black Panther Culture, From Oakland to the World', 6:30 p.m.
Feb 28: Heritage Healing Practices | Multidimensional Medicine: From Biochemistry to Bioenergetics and Consciousness, 11 a.m.-noon
Throughout February:
- UArizona’s Special Collections presents historical images from their archives.
- Celebrate Black History Month on Arizona PBS
- Read: A History of Black Scientists