Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the rich history and culture of Black Americans. Discover curated booklists, inspiring stories, and engaging programs that honor the contributions, resilience, and achievements of the Black community. Join us in learning, reflecting, and celebrating.
Monday, Jan. 19 • 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Inspired by Dr. King’s vision, take meaningful action through volunteer activities that support and uplift our community.
Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
One of the most creatively expressive eras in American history, The Harlem Renaissance was the first Afrocentric cultural movement in American history. Encompassing literature, music, philosophy, and visual art, this presentation focuses on major visual artists whose work has influenced African American art through the present day. Art Historian Denise Laurin will take us from the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance in 1917 through the next generation of artists concluding in the 1970s.
Friday, Feb. 13 • 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a special screening of Hidden Figures, a powerful biographical drama that celebrates the untold story of three extraordinary African-American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—whose mathematical brilliance helped launch the U.S. space program.
Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
Tuesday, Feb 24 • 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Experience this multi-media program by Connie Martin that combines storytelling, lecture, and replica family quilts to navigate the complex quilt code that was used by abolitionists and fugitive slaves to signify escape routes to the North.
