Black History Month events

“What’s Up With the Brothers -From Marginalization to Empowerment” -, Feb. 17, Noon to 1pm 

 Dr. Whitney Stewart-Harris, Executive Director, Diversity and Multiculturalism Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
• Master of Ceremonies: Councilmember Melvin Carter III
@ City Hall/Courthouse - 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN (Lower Level - Room 40 A & B)

Black History Showcase - Feb 17
Featuring spoken word, dance, and r&b from Boom Box Music Group & Mama Brenda from Chicago, IL, PYC Steppers, Jayla Anderson, The Discovery Crew, Nakia Marie, Brandon Trevon, Chantel Winn, PYC Taiko Drummers, Wise Charter School African Drum and Dance. Feb. 17, 6:30, Adult $10, Student $5. @ Capri Theater 2027 W. Broadway N. Mpls.

Where Stars Are Born and Legends Are Made! - Feb 17
This year the students at Roseville Area High School have dedicated themselves to telling the story of the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem. The students intend to give the audience an opportunity to glance into the heart of America’s black community through the eyes of this world famous cultural institution. The Black History Month Performance will take place on Fri. Feb. 17 at 7pm in the Roseville Area High School Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. 1240 County Rd B2 W. Roseville, MN

The Evolution of African American Music - Feb 19
Combining lecture and vocal performance, Bruce A. Henry illustrates the connection between contemporary music trends and four centuries of African American music. Sun., Feb. 19, 1:30pm, The Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue S, Mpls. Free will offering received. Refreshments will follow the concert.  

“More than a Month”- Feb. 21, 7pm

Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets off on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. His tongue-in-cheek journey explores the complexity and contradictions of relegating an entire group’s history to one month in a so-called post-racial America. A discussion will follow the film. Merriam Park Library, 1831 Marshall Ave.



Bareedina/Beauty - Feb 25-26
Celebrating the strength of Oromo women of Ethiopia through art.
This photography exhibition and cultural presentation showcases Oromo women from the Horn of Africa. It is a testament to the ways these women cultivate beauty despite great challenges in their lives. Open house: 1-4pm/Program 2-3pm Feb. 25&26 @ Augsburg College Foss Center - 625 22nd Ave S Mpls. Donation is encouraged to help develop a film documentary on the outstanding resiliency of these women.

Lou and Sarah Bellamy – Feb. 26, 2pm 
Join Lou Bellamy, artistic director of Penumbra Theater, and Sarah Bellamy, Education Director, for a page-to-stage discussion of the upcoming production “The Amen Corner,” by James Baldwin. Also, actors from the company will present brief excerpts. Central Library. 90 W. Fourth St.

‘Who am I…Who is We? A Portrait of TAWU’ - Thru. Feb. 28
This exhibit by the Obsidian Arts group The Artist Within Us (TAWU) reflects the inner visions and perspectives via self-portraits of artists of color. The display includes paintings, illustrations, photography, textiles, sculpture and jewelry. Obsidian Arts invites the public to join in an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 10, 6–8pm at the Hennepin Gallery. Free and open to the public Mon.-Fri., 7:30am–6pm, at the Hennepin County Government Center, A Level, 300 S. 6th St., Mpls.