Rochester's Black Legacy: A Traveling Exhibit - Still We Rise
Nationwide, Black History Month will be celebrated in February 2024. This presents a rich opportunity for the Rochester community to honor its local and regional Black history and to celebrate the vibrant and dynamic community that makes up Rochester today.
| When |
Feb 12, 2024 08:00 AM
to
Feb 16, 2024 05:00 AM |
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| Where | Rochester Area Foundation |
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Contents | Event Poster | Launch Poster | References |
Rochester Area Foundation Poster
While the kick-off event has passed, the exhibit will be up at the City Hall rotunda throughout the remainder of this week, February 5 – February 9.
Launch Poster
References
Traveling “Still We Rise Exhibit”:
PB Article About Exhibit -
List of Books:
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/black-history-month
List of Podcasts:
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/06/eight-black-history-podcasts
List of Movies:
https://movieweb.com/black-history-month-movies/#the-butler
For Children:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/topic/african-american-heroes
Ways to Celebrate Black History Month:
- 1. Support Black-owned businesses.
- 2. Learn about noteworthy Black figures and their contributions.
- 3. Donate to charities that support anti-racism, equity, and equality.
- 4. Purchase, read, or share books by Black authors.
- 5. Virtually visit museums that center Black history and culture.
(Here is a link to Minnesota’s https://www.maahmg.org/)
- 6. Watch films or TV shows by Black creators.
- 7. Attend Black History Month events.
- 8. Listen, learn about, and share music or other art created by Black artists.
- 9. Watch Black history documentaries.
- 10. Support and learn about the contributions of Black Women.
City of Rochester Facebook