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100 Years of Black History

By Storyteller Linda Gorham
2023-02-02 18:30:00 2023-02-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Years of Black History This program explores the contributions of more than 30 African American men and women over the past 100 years. In The Community - Community Engagement - Zoom

Thursday, February 02
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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In The Community

Community Engagement - Zoom

This program explores the contributions of more than 30 African American men and women over the past 100 years.

Join us as we kick off Black History Month with captivating storyteller Linda Gorham. Linda will share the stories of more than 30 African American women and men, including entrepreneurs like Oprah Winfrey, Civil Rights Activists Rosa Parks and Ida B. Wells, entertainers such as Nat King Cole, as well as Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks and other incredible athletes. As Linda believes, "We are the lions. We must tell our stories!"

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History | Community |

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