Sunday, February 02, 2025

Black History Month


Really every month is Black History Month, but while we can, let's make sure this one counts.

Some events and resources:

All month Legacy Family Tree (MyHeritage) Black Genealogy Free webinars

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Feb. 3 at 5:15 p.m. The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks at the La Crosse Public Library 

Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. Forty Acres and a Mule in the Twenty-First Century presented by UNC School of Social Work BHM Research Series (online)

Feb. 7 & 8 Fighting Racism through Sisterhood at the Fransiscan Spirituality Center (must register in advance)

Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. Vigilance:  The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad live streaming from the Smithsonian YouTube Channel (online)

Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Reconstruction and the Constitution - an Historical Perspective hosted by the National Constitution Center (online)

Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. Pen to Screen: Writing and Telling Black History, A Conversation with Julian Breece and Valerie Maholmes presented by the Association of the Study of African American Life and History (online)

Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The Story of Us: The Role of the Artist in the Age of Censorship - virtual film premier hosted by the African American Policy Forum (online)

Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs, an online program hosted by the National Civil Rights Museum (online)

Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Reflections of Ebony at UWL Student Union (get tickets in advance)

Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. Superhero Trivia Night to benefit B.L.A.C.K. at the Rivoli

Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Black Liberation Across World History hosted by the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (online)

Feb. 22 Black Excellence Celebration at 6:30 p.m. at the Acapella Center (get tickets in advance).

Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Wingapalooza to benefit B.L.A.C.K. at 300 Second St. S.

Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. The Contested American Past. 1300 Centennial Hall, UWL

Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. Couch Conversation with Dr. Nevin J Heard. UWL Student Union

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