Black History Month 2012
February is Black History Month and we’d love for you to join us for some special programs.
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story
10pm Monday, Feb. 6, on ThinkTV16
This show profiles William Still - one of the most important, yet unheralded, individuals of the Underground Railroad.
Slavery By Another Name
10pm Monday, Feb. 13, on ThinkTV16
Reveals the interlocking forces that enabled “neoslavery” to begin and to persist from 1865 until 1945.
American Experience: Freedom Riders
9pm Tuesday, Feb. 7, on ThinkTV16; 9pm Sunday, Feb. 19, on ThinkTV14
Chronicles the journey of the courageous band of civil-rights activists in the Deep South in 1961.
Independent Lens: Daisy Bates
11pm Friday, Feb. 3, on ThinkTV16
Follow the story of Daisy Bates and her support for the nine black students who attended the all-white high school in Arkansas.
Independent Lens: More than a Month
11pm Friday, Feb. 17, on ThinkTV16
A 29-year-old African-American filmmaker is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
Also, organizations throughout the Cincinnati and Dayton areas are hosting special events to celebrate. Here is a short list of some of those events and gatherings.
Black History Month Celebration
Wednesday, Feb. 1, from noon to 1pm
Trotwood Branch Library, 651 East Main St. in Trotwood
Learn about the people and places that had a major effect on American History. For more information, call (937)496-8958.
Why Black History?
Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Center, Cincinnati
This program will explore the need for Black History Month and whether it is making an impact. Dr. Francille Rusan Wilson, associate professor of American Studies & Ethnicity and History at the University of Southern California as well as Dr. Prince Brown, director of the Institute for Freedom Studies at Northern Kentucky University will speak. Freedom Center tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, call (513)333-7500.
What’s your history?
Saturday, Feb. 4, at noon
Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Road
Celebrate Black History Month by recording your own family’s history. Bring family pictures and make a scrapbook page, share family stories and read about African Americans. For more information about this free event, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org or call (513)369-4440.
“We Know Who We Are” series
Saturday Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 from 2pm to 5:30pm
Main Branch Library in Cincinnati, 800 Vine St.
This series explores the lives of three African Americans that made significant contributions to Cincinnati and beyond. They grew up in different neighborhoods, different decades and followed different careers. This series also will explore their ancestors, all who lived outside Ohio.
Feb. 4 will feature Politician William Mallory Sr., Feb. 11 will feature educator Dr. John Bryant and Feb. 25 will feature musician Bootsy Collins.
For more information about this free event, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org or call the library at (513)369-6900.
Road to Freedom
Saturday, Feb. 4, from 1pm to 3pm
Madden Hills Branch Library, 2542 Germantown St.
Learn African-American history through Song, poetry and food for the soul. For more information, call the branch at (937)496-8942.
Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, The Guts to Fight For It.
Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm Feb. 7 through May 26
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Center, Cincinnati
This exhibit features photographs, oral histories and key artifacts that tell the story of Rev. J.A. De Laine and other brave citizens of Clarendon County, South Carolina who helped with desegregation. Freedom Center tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, call (513)333-7500.
African-American Civil War Soldier
Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30pm
Forest Park Branch Library
James Hunn, an African-American Civil War reenactor, will celebrate Black History Month by portraying Joseph Miller, a soldier in the 124th USCT. Visitors will get an up close and personal account of what life was like for a black man fighting in the Civil War.
For more information about this free event, call (513)369-4478.
Dayton Authors Celebrate Black History Month
Friday, Feb. 10, from 5pm to 8pm
904 East Main St. in Trotwood
Several Dayton authors will come together to promote literacy in celeb ration of Black History Month. The event includes readings, signings, wine and cheese, winter hand-care treatments and more. No other information was available when this was released.
Tenth annual Black Women’s “Passion, Power and Promise”
Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Sinclair Community College Leadership Development Center, 444 West Third St., Dayton
This “Think Tank conference” includes workshops and other activities. The keynote speakers will be Renee Sartin from Kentucky State University and Lela Coleman-Crawford. For more information, contact Annette Ross-Gray at (937)512-2277 or annette.ross-graw@sinclair.edu.
Hearts, Heroes and Heritage Concert
Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30pm
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St. at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Join the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight as it commemorates Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day during this free annual concert. For more information, call (937)255-3286.
Super Sunday Family Program: Celebration of Black Roots
Sunday, Feb. 12, from 1pm to 5pm
Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road in Covington, Ky.
Celebrate the month with storytelling, music and crafts. Listen to stories of hardship and escape from slavery, enjoy uplifting gospel music and more. Admission is free. For more information, call (859)491-4033.
The “Beloved” Margaret Garner: Truth and Lies of Slavery in Cincinnati
Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10am to noon
Cincinnati Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St.
Using the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, this seminar examines the pivotal role in which Cincinnati played in the capture, expedition, and treatment of African Americans during the mid 1800s. CEO and lead consultant for BookMark Online as well as published author Kareem A. Simpson will present.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door and can be purchased at http://belovedmargaretgarner.eventbrite.com. Children 5 and younger are free and complimentary breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Black History Day at the Market
Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9am to 2pm
2nd Street Public Market in Dayton
This sixth annual event is a cultural celebration of great old school and gospel music and dance featuring the Dianne Coble Ensemble, DC Men of God and Mt. Calvary Male Chorus. For more information, call (937)228-2088.
GospelFest
Thursday, Feb. 9, from 7pm to 8:30pm
Sinclair Community College Blair Hall, 444 West Third St., Dayton For more information, call Sinclair Community College at 1(800)315-3000. Additional details were not available when this was released.
Ongoing opportunities
Visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe House at 2950 Gilbert Ave. in Walnut Hills. Hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Thursday. For more information, call (513)632-5120. Admission is free, but tours and school groups of more than 10 people may be asked to make a contribution depending on the size and scheduling of the visit.
Participate in Camp Campbell Gard’s “Living History” program. The YMCA camp is located at 4803 Augspurger Road in Hamilton. For more information, call (877)224-9622.
Visit the William L. Mallory Sr. Gallery at the Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave. Hours are 1pm to 5pm. For more information, call (513)345-2744. This particular gallery, located downstairs, is free to visit.
Stop by the John P. Parker House at 330 North Front Street in Ripley, Ohio. The house is open for tours from 10am to 5pm Fridays and Saturdays and from 1pm to 5pm Sundays. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for students. Children are free. For more information, call (937)392-392-4188
Take the Clermont County Freedom Trail. The trail is a walking/driving tour and the brochure can be downloaded online at www.visitclermontohio.com. The 33 site tour includes the Rev. George C. Light Home, the New Richmond Waterfront, the Philanthropist Newspaper, Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lindale Baptist Church and Cemetery, Fee Villa and more. For more information, call the Clermont County Ohio Visitors Bureau at (513)732-3600.
We’ve partnered with Central State University to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
The introduction and links below will take you on a journey to learn more about the important role Central State has played in American and Black History…
